| Ingredients | Direction |
|---|---|
| 1 1/ 2 tsp. sesame oil 1/ 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1/ 2 tsp. minced garlic 1/ 2 cup chicken broth 2 whole anise stars 1 1/ 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbs. soy sauce 1/ 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. hoisin sauce 1/8 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1/ 8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/ 4 tsp. pepper 1/ 8 tsp. 5 spice powder 2 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 1 Tbs.water |
Heat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the ginger and garlic and saute 1 minute until softened but not browned. In a bowl combine the remaining except for the cornstarch mixture. Add them to the saucepan andbring to a simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove star anise. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and let boil 1-2 minutes. Taste and add more Tabasco if desired. |