Black Bean-Soy Sauce

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Asian fermented black beans rinsed well, and drained
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons thinly-sliced pickled ginger - (packed)
• 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Blend first 7 ingredients in processor until finely chopped. Stir in green onions, cilantro and sesame seeds. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

This recipe yields about 1 1/3 cups.

Asian fermented black beans and pickled ginger are available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.