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Alan Wong–Style Pineapple–Tomato Sauce

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Alan Wong– Style Pineapple/Tomato Sauce & Crab Cake

Recipe by Mark
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced (plus 2–3 tbsp juice)

  • 1/2 cup ripe tomato, peeled and finely diced

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1–2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, micro‑planed

  • 1 small garlic clove, smashed and removed after simmering

  • 1–2 tsp chili water or a pinch of chili flakes

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for gloss)

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • Warm pineapple, tomato, ginger, and garlic with a splash of pineapple juice.
  • Add vinegar, soy, and sugar; stir to dissolve.
  • Simmer 12–15 minutes until naturally thickened.
  • Remove garlic.
  • Add chili water or flakes.
  • Off heat, whisk in butter if using.
  • Adjust sweetness, acidity, or salt.