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I-5 Asian Cheater Q Sauce

Three thousand miles from the Atlantic, California sauces welcome Asian influences. Honey, ginger, soy, citrus, and Asian hot pepper sauce mingle with ketchup.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 small onion, grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated or finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup fresh lemon or lime juice or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Asian hot pepper sauce (Rooster Sauce)

Preparation

  1. COOK the onion in the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened and smooth.

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