SICHUAN
SAUCE
Makes: about 1/2 cup
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1
tablespoon bean sauce 2 teaspoons plum sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry
wine 1 tablespoon chinese red vinegar 1 teaspoon chili paste 1
tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 chopped scallions 2 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl except the peanut oil,
garlic, scallions, ginger and sesame oil. Refrigerate in a closed
container. When ready to use the sauce, heat the peanut oil in a wok. Stir
fry the garlic, scallions and ginger for a minute. Add the sesame oil at the
last minute. Combine all ingredients. This sauce is enough to season one
pound of meat, fish or poultry.
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