Savoury Sweet Vinegar Dressing

This dressing goes well with deep-fried dishes and strongly flavored foods.

Makes a bit more than 3/4 of a cup

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsps Rice Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 3/4 tsp Bonito Flakes

Put the vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat, add bonito flakes and leave to cool to room temperature. Strain the mixture through a sieve lined with paper towel or coffee filter into a glass jar. Discard the fish flakes. Seal and store in the refrigerator, use within a week.