Spicy Soy Glaze Recipe
- 1/2 pound shallots (about 5 large)
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons plum or apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
- Chop enough shallots to measure 1 cup. In a heavy saucepan cook shallots in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, water, sugar, jam, gingerroot, garlic, allspice, and red pepper flakes and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Stir in lime juice and zest. (Glaze may be made 2 days ahead and cooled completely before being chilled, covered.)
