Recipe: Charlie Trotter's Thai Barbecue Sauce

CHARLIE TROTTER'S THAI BARBECUE SAUCE

"This is great on grilled salmon or duck."

1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup diced Spanish onion
1 1/2 ounces chopped ginger
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup plum sauce
5 ounces tomato juice
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
1/2 cup hoison sauce
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 ounces brown sugar
2 1/2 ounces chopped lemongrass
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 ounce chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic chili paste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Heat the sesame oil in a large pan, add the onion, and cook until light brown.

Add the ginger and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 20 minutes.

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and cook for 20 minutes.

Let cool and refrigerate until ready to use.

Makes about 3 cups
Source: The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter by Charlie Trotter