Sesame Barbecue Glaze

You can also use this sauce for sea bass fillets; score the skin in several places with a sharp knife, then cook the fish as directed. It could also be used on marlin, swordfish, or mahimahi steaks. Or try it with chicken breasts on the grill.

1⁄4 cup soy sauce

1⁄4 cup rice vinegar

2 scallions, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

2 tablespoons sesame oil, preferably toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon chili oil

1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar

• Place all the ingredients in a food processor fitted with the chopping blade; process until smooth.
• Or finely mince the vegetables and aromatics and stir all the ingredients in a medium bowl.

Makes about 3⁄4 cup