Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2/3 cup rice or white-wine vinegar
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. In a small saucepan combine all ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Cool sauce to room temperature. Sauce may be made 3 days ahead and kept chilled, covered.
2. Serve sauce at room temperature.