Black Bean-Soy Sauce

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Asian fermented black beans,* rinsed well, drained
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons (packed) thinly sliced pickled ginger*
• 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1. Blend first 7 ingredients in processor until finely chopped.
2. Stir in green onions, cilantro and sesame seeds.
3. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
4. Cover and refrigerate.
5. Bring to room temperature before using.)
6. *Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

soy sauce, black beans, rice vinegar, water, pickled ginger, fresh ginger, garlic, green onions, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/black-bean-soy-sauce-102456 (may not work)