The Apartment

2 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp chili paste
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 medium garlic cloves, chopped

1. Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, chili paste, and sesame oil in a small bowl, stirring to combine. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water.
2. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
3. Add sauce mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring, about one minute.
4. Add cornstarch mixture to the sauce, stirring to thicken.