====== Spices and Sauces ====== ==== Asian Sesame Dressing ==== * 1 tbsp soy sauce * 1 tbsp white vinegar * 1 tbsp olive oil * 2 tsp toasted sesame oil * 1 tsp sugar ==== Za'atar ==== * 2 tbsp dried oregano/thyme/majoram * 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted and coarsely ground * 2 tsp ground sumac * 1/2 tsp coarse salt ==== Garlic balsamic dressing ==== * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar * 1 teaspoon lemon juice * 1 garlic clove crushed * pinch of salt * 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper * 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ==== Teriyaki glaze ==== * 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce * 1/3 cup mirin * 1 tbsp sugar * 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste * rice starch slurry ==== BBQ Sauce==== * 2 finely chopped onions * 3 sprigs of rosemary * chunk of grated ginger * 3 chopped garlic cloves * 4 tbsp dark brown sugar * 3 tbsp worcestershire * 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar * 4 tbsp soy sauce * 200g tomato puree * 2 tbsp smoked paprika * tabasco/sriracha/chilli to taste Saute 1-2 finely chopped onions on medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Add 2-3 sprigs of rosemary, a chunk of grated ginger and 3 chopped garlic cloves. Saute for 2 minutes. Add 4 tsp dark brown sugar and 1-2 tbsp of water to help it melt. When melted, add 3 tbsp worcestershire and 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Cook for 2 minutes. Add 4 tbsp soy sauce, 200g tomato puree, 2 tbsp smoked paprika and tabasco/sriracha/chilli to taste. Cook until the sauce thickens. Remove rest of rosemary sprigs (leave whatever fell off in).