Hot Pepper And Black Bean Sauce

Hot Pepper And Black Bean Sauce

5 T. salad oil
3 T. crushed red pepper
1 1/2 T. fermented black beans, rinsed, and drained
1 1/2 T. minced garlic
2 tsp. Dry Sherry
2 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix ingredients together in a bowl, and cover tightly
with aluminum foil.

Bring a pot of water to boil. When boiling, turn down
to simmer.

Set the bowl on a rack over the simmering water.

Steam for approximately 45 mins.

Cool, cover the ingredients, and refrigerate until needed.

Makes about 1/2 c.