Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: in a small, dry saucepan, toast the chili flakes over high heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. add the salt, sugar, and rice vinegar; cook over medium-low heat until the salt and sugar are dissolved. stir in the garlic. remove the sauce from the heat and let cool.

Target recipe: use 1 quart glass or enamel sauce pan. combine pineapple, sugar green pepper, pimiento, garlic, vinegar, 1/4 cup water, the soy sauce, and tabasco. mix and heat slowly 5 minutes. remove garlic. stir cornstarch into 1/4 cup of water until smooth. stir into hot mixture. cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear, about 5 minutes' boiling. makes 4 main-dish servings or 6 or more appetizer servings. serve with fried shrimp, or a dip for chicken fingers or strips. add rice for a main meal.