Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, 1/2 cup water and pineapple juice. bring to a boil and simmer, stirring, until sugar dissolves. blend the cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons of water. bring the pineapple juice mixture to the boil again, and stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, stirring a few moments until thickened. stir in the food coloring, remove from the heat, and serve as is as a dipping sauce (either warm or at room temperature) or use in a sweet and sour recipe for stir frying.

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.