Surprise sweet and sour sauce

Ingredients

• 1 can pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup water

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a frying pan over medium heat, add the pineapple chunks, ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, grated ginger, chopped garlic and sweet paprika. Mix well.
2. Simmer over medium-low heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple is soft and the mixture has reduced slightly.
3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water into a smooth paste.
4. Add the cornstarch paste to the pan and stir well to thicken the sauce.
5. Cook over low heat for a few more minutes until it reaches the consistency you want.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Take the sauce off the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.