Water - 500 ml
Brown sugar - 1 cup
Ketchup - 250 ml
Tomato juice - 200 ml
Vinegar - 200 ml
Ginger, fresh, grated - 30 ml
Cold water - 100 ml
Cornstarch - 60 ml
Add 500 ml water with the brown sugar, ketchup, tomato juice, vinegar and ginger. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Mix the cold water and cornstarch. Bring the simmering mixture to a boil and add the cornstarch mixture to it.
Taste and adjust seasoning. If it is too thick add a little fruit juice or tomato juice. If it is too thin cook it longer or add a little more cornstarch and water.