2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2-2 teaspoons soy sauce ( or to taste)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Mix together first 4 ingredients. Boil about 2 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 T. water and add to mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until thickened.