Hunan hot pepper & black bean sauce

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5tablespoonsSalad oil
tablespoonMinced garlic
3tablespoonsCrushed red pepper
2teaspoonsEach dry sherry & sesame oil
tablespoonFermented black beans, rinsed and drained
½teaspoonSalt

Directions

In a jar or bowl, place oil, red pepper, black beans, garlic, sherry, sesame oil and salt. Cover tightly with foil. Set jar on rack over simmering water; cover and steam for 45 minutes. Cool, cover and refrigerate indefinitely. Serve at room temperature.

Makes ½ cup