Sweet and Spicy Basil Sauce

• red wine vinegar↗8 tablespoons

  divided

• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• garlic↗4 cloves

  1 thinly sliced,3 chopped

• diced plum tomato, seeded3⁄4 cup
• thinly sliced fresh basil1⁄2 cup
• pine nuts↗1⁄4 cup
• chili paste (like sambal oelek)↗2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring 6 tbsp red wine vinegar and sugar to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Boil without stirring until mixture is deep red, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with wet brush (6 minutes).

3. 3

   Add thinly sliced garlic and cook until garlic is light brown, about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Mis in tomatoes, basil, chili paste, pine nuts and remaining 2 tbsp of vinegar, simmer for 1 minute.