Miso Tomato Sauce (Sarsang Miso)

Source: Authentic Recipes from the Philippines

1 teaspoon oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 small tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon miso
1 teaspoon Filipino vinegar (suka) or apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Heat the oil in a small skillet and stir-fry the garlic until golden brown. Add the onion and stir-fry until translucent. Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften.
2. Add the miso and mash the mixture with a fork until smooth. Add the vinegar and pepper, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and transfer to a sauce bowl. Serve with fried fish and stir-fried vegetables.

Keeps in the refrigerator for a week.

Makes 1 cup (250 ml)
Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins