Asian Barbecue Sauce

Submitted by Kiersten Phae

"I got this from Chef Ming Tsai's website for "Simply Ming" This is one of his "Master" recipes that he shows how to prepare on a variety of things including Chicken breast & Ribs. Serve it with Tofu for a great vegetarian dish. I love hoisin, so I'm posting here for safe keeping."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 red onions, 1/2-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste
• 2 cups hoisin sauce
• 1 cup canned whole tomatoes, drained
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• canola oil (for cooking)

directions

1. In a saucepan coated lightly with oil over high heat
2. Cook the garlic, ginger and onions and sweat until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add sambal, hoisin and tomatoes.
4. Add lime juice and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Check for flavor and re-season if necessary.
6. Simmer until reduced by 10%, then transfer to a blender and blend at high speed until smooth.
7. Serve with ribs, chicken, tofu, or whatever you want!