Ingredients

1/2 c sliced carrots

1/2 c chopped green peppers

1/2 c sugar

1/3 c ketchup

1 Tbs soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 c water, divided

3 1/2 Tbs cornstarch

1/2 c vinegar

1 15oz can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained

Preparation

Cook carrots in small amount of boiling water 1-2 minutes. Add green pepper and cook another minute. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Combine sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, salt, and 2/3 c water in saucepan; bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/3 c water to make a paste. Gradually add cornstarch paste and vinegar to sauce mixture. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Stir in pineapple and vegetables.