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Ginger, Miso and Cilantro Sauce

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
1/2 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow miso (fermented soybean paste)* or soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
*Available at Japanese markets and specialty foods stores and in the Asian foods sections of some supermarkets.

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and ginger and sauté 2 minutes. Add broth, orange juice concentrate and vinegar. Boil until mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 6 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Return to boil before continuing.) Stir in miso and cilantro. Simmer 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

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