Ingredients
2 tbsp oriental sesame oil
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp minced shallot
1/2 tsp hot red chilies,crushed, dried
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
Directions
Pour oil into a 10-12" frying pan. Place over medium-high heat until
oil just starts to smoke, about 2 minutes. All at once, add ginger,
shallot, chilies, and coriander. Stir for 30 seconds.
At once, add rice vinegar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Boil,
uncovered, over high heat until sauce is reduced to 1 cup, about 1
minute. Let cool.
Servings: 6 servings
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