Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 
• 1 cup chicken stock or fresh coconut juice 
• pinch of salt 
• 1 teaspoon sugar 

Heat oil and sauté garlic until slightly browned. Add tomatoes, and then stir for 5 minutes, adding stock or coconut juice. Bring the combination to a boil; add a small amount of water. Mix thoroughly, reduce heat, and then season to taste with salt and sugar. Simmer until reduced by one-third or until desired thickness is achieved.