Hunan Hot Pepper & Black Bean Sauce
chinese, condiments
5 tablespoon salad oil
1 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoon each dry sherry & sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and d; rained
1/2 teaspoon salt
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 1/2 cup
Yield: 12 servings