this is one kind of sauce used in the philippines for dipping spring rolls. it gives a sweet and slightly sour flavor to spring rolls that are otherwise salty.
1. sautee about 30 seconds in oil:
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2. add and stir:
1 c water
2 T white vinegar
2 T ketchup
2 T sugar
1.5 t soy sauce
3. when it boils, turn off and add gradually while stirring:
2 t corn starch mixed thoroughly with 2 T water
4. continue to stir, adding:
pineapple syrup (from a can of pineapples) to taste
5. strain, discard solids and let cool
this recipe comes from my roommate's mom. for another variation of lumpia dipping sauce, see amee's lumpia dipping sauce recipe.
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