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Black Amazu (Black sweet vinegar)
Long time fermented black-colored vinegar. Rich in amino acid. Tasty and aromatic.
[Makes 90ml]    18kcal per portion (15ml); 0.3g salt
 

2Tbsps Chinese black vinegar
2Tbsps water
2Tbsps sugar
1tsp soy sauce
1/2Tbsp tou-chi*
*Add one more Tbsp soy sauce if not available.

1. Put all the ingredients into a preserving bottle and cover softly with plastic wrap.

2. Microwave on 600W for 1minute. (30seconds on 1200W)

3. Stir if the sugar is remaining.

4. Screw top. Lasts for a month in a refrigerator.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.