We moved to Spain from Phoenix nearly two years ago. One of the things that I brought with me was three bottles of Coco's Asian Sesame Dressing. I am on my last bottle, so I prepared this Copy Cat recipe that I'd like feedback on, and any improvements offered would be appreciated.

1/2 cup sunflower or canola oil
1/4 cup corn syrup (Karo)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp peanut oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp molasses
1 tsp fresh ginger

1/4 cup minced onion
1 tsp red chili flakes

1 tbsp almonds (pulverized)
1 tsp ground black pepper
optional: 1 tsp salt (soy might be salty enough)

Put canola oil in small pan. Add chili flakes and minced onion when oil is still cool. Heat slowly to 250 degrees F, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool somewhat.

In second pot pour vinegars, soy, and orange juice. Add sesame and peanut oils slowly while whisking.

Slowly (and carefully) pour hot oil through a METAL strainer into second pot containing vinegars, soy, etc. Carefully discard solids remaining in strainer.

Add remaining ingredients and whisk until all is combined. Add corn syrup and bring up to 250-270 degrees F. Cool before putting into a pourable bottle.