Chifa-Style Tamarind Sauce

A chifa-style sweet-and-sour **tamarind** sauce with a fruity backbone and that classic reddish shine. Quickly cooked with **ketchup**, **sugar**, and a touch of **white vinegar**, then thickened with **cornstarch** until smooth and coating. Made for dipping fried bites or adding a sweet-tang kick to stir-fries.