Vietnamese Tomato Compote

Heat olive oil in a small sauce pot and lightly brown garlic.

Add the rest of the ingredients except for the ground black pepper. Cook over medium heat, cooking and crushing the tomatoes to your preference if they are fresh, or for 15 minutes or longer if using canned.

Done! Serve with broiled fish, scrambled eggs, or tofu! It goes well with a wide variety of proteins and rice!