3 tbsp passata 270ml
2 tbsp light soy sauce 180ml
2 1/2 tbsp sugar 225ml
3 tbsp white wine vinegar 270ml
3 tbsp orange juice (or other fruit juice) 200ml
3/4 tbsp cornflour in 4 tbls water 60ml in 360ml
2 tblsn chinese rice wine 180ml
small, finely chopped onion large
some oil to fry the onion
4 tbls water 360ml

1. Fry the chopped onion until translucent,
2. Add the water, when it boils add all the other ingredients,
3. Stir over heat until the sauce thickens.

This sauce works really well when made in bulk and stored in portions in the freezer, then it can be used as a quick, tasty meal which will be much better than the sweet and sauce you would get from your local take-away. You can add chopped, fresh pineapple, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and sweet corn prior to freezing.