Tamarind Barbecue Sauce

From bellaonline. it's suggested to go well with just about anything from grilled chicken to grilled pineapple, kebabs, satays, etc.

Steps

In a sauce pan on medium high heat , add the oil.

When hot , saute the shallots , garlic and ginger.

Let cook until the shallots have become translucent and softened.

Add in the spices.

Let the spices fry for a minute or so and then start adding in the other ingredients: brown sugar , dried red chilies along with their soaking liquid , tamarind , honey , sambal oelek and soy sauce.

Mix well.

Add about 1 cup or so of water.

Bring to a gentle boil , reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.

Cook until thickened and reduced.

Let cool slightly , adjust any seasonings and blend into a smooth thick paste.

Store in an airtight container or jar for up to 1 week or so in your refrigerator.

Ingredients

shallots, garlic cloves, ginger, paprika, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, ground allspice, salt and pepper, brown sugar, dried red chilies, tamarind paste, honey, sambal oelek, soy sauce, canola oil, water