1 c. sugar
3 c. water
3 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Melt sugar in a saucepan over a low fire. In a bowl, mix a little water, soy sauce, cornstarch, and salt into a smooth paste. Then add all the water to this paste. Pour this mixture into the melted sugar. Stir over heat until thick.