serendipity sauce

This is a MUST-HAVE for wok users. This sauce is easy to make and a large quantity can be kept refrigerated for up to two weeks. It's delicious with any combination of vegetables, meat and/or seafood.

Makes 4 cups

4 Tbs Corn starch
1/4 Cup Brown sugar
1-1/2 Tbs Ginger root, minced
4 Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp Ground red pepper
2/3 Cup Soy sauce
1/3 Cup Rice wine vinegar
1 Cup Chicken broth
2/3 Cup Rice wine

In a 1-quart jar, combine the corn starch, brown sugar, minced ginger and garlic, and red pepper. Pour in the soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Shake until thoroughly blended. Add the broth and rice wine. Shake again until the contents are thoroughly blended.

The sauce can be stored, covered, in a refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using. One-half to 1 cup portions can also be stored frozen for longer periods.

Serving portion = 1/4 cup per person.