Hot and Sour Sauce (for Stir Fry)

Real Simple, 2005

    3/4 cup chicken broth                                          
    5 tablespoons soy sauce                                        
    2 tablespoons sugar                                            
    1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce                         
    1 tablespoon cornstarch                                        
    1 tablespoon olive oil                                         
    2 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger                                
    2 tablespoons mince garlic                                     
    1 tablespoon crushed red pepper                                

Combine through cornstarch.  Place wok or skillet over med-high heat.  Add olive oil and heat for 30 seconds.  Add other ingredients and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.  Add cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil.  Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 1 1/2 minutes.  Pour into bowl while you prepare other ingredients.

NOTES: If you double this recipe, only add 1 1/2 tsp. of cornstarch to compensate.