Chinese Barbecue Marinade

From the Vegetarian Grill Cookbook. The recipe states that this marinade can be used as a glaze for poultry or pork, but it is wonderful on grilled broccoli, other vegetables and tofu.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  peanut oil
• 1  tablespoon  toasted sesame oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon  chili paste with garlic (available where Asian foods are sold)
• 1  teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, peanut oil, sesame oil, garlic, chili paste, and if desired, ginger in an airtight jar and shake well. Use immediately or store in an airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.