Hoisin-Sesame Sauce

Name: Hoisin-Sesame Sauce
Yield: Serves 4 (about 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon, crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh ginger; 1 medium clove, garlic, minced; 1/4 cup, hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons, balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons, soy sauce; 2 tablespoons, orange juice, fresh; 1 teaspoon, ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon, five-spice powder

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 1994

Fish & Seafood

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SERVES4 (about 1/2 cup)

TIME15 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted a thick, flavorful sauce to serve with grilled or broiled shrimp or scallops. Hoisin sauce mixed with sesame oil, soy sauce, and orange juice turned out to be just the right combination.

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