Asian Barbecue Sauce

• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 red onions, 1/2-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste
• 2 cups hoisin sauce
• 1 cup canned whole tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• canola oil (for cooking)

1. In a saucepan coated lightly with oil over high heat
2. Cook the garlic, ginger and onions and sweat until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add sambal, hoisin and tomatoes.
4. Add lime juice and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Check for flavor and re-season if necessary.
6. Simmer until reduced by 10%, then transfer to a blender and blend at high speed until smooth.
7. Serve with ribs, chicken, tofu, or whatever you want!

garlic, ginger, red onions, sambal oelek chili paste, hoisin sauce, tomatoes, lime juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper, canola oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asian-barbecue-sauce-279876 (may not work)