Prosperity Sauce (Asian Dipping Sauce)

I found this wonderful sauce in the front section of Weber's Art of the Grill. It should be served warm and is wonderful on grilled chicken, especially wings.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1  scallion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon dry sherry

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, heat the oil. Add the ginger and scallions, cook 1 minute or until slightly browned.
2. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, chili powder and red pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Dissolve cornstarch in wine; add gradually to the liquid, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.