Sot ca Chua (Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients

• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• •3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
• •1 cup chicken stock or fresh coconut juice
• •pinch of salt
• •1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. 1Heat oil and sauté garlic until slightly browned.
2. 2Add tomatoes, then stir for 5 minutes, adding stock or coconut juice. Bring the combination to a boil, add a small amount of water.
3. 3Mix thoroughly, reduce heat, then season to taste with salt and sugar. Simmer until reduced by one-third or until desired thickness is achieved.