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Black Bean-Soy Sauce

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This would also be good on broiled sea bass or red snapper fillets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Asian fermented black beans,* rinsed well, drained
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons (packed) thinly sliced pickled ginger*
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

  1. 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.)

  2. Step 2

    *Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

TagsSauceAsianGingerHerbs & SpicesCilantroDairy FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyMake AheadNo-CookFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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