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Mint-Chili Sauce

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Delicious as a dipping sauce or as a marinade for lamb, shrimp or chicken.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2/3 cup

Ingredients

1/3 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
Generous pinch of dried crushed red pepper

Preparation

  1. Purée all ingredients in blender. Transfer to bowl. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature.)

TagsSauceMintHerbs & SpicesGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyMake AheadNo-CookBlenderBon Appétit
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