Honey-Ginger Dipping Sauce

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This dipping sauce is delicious with all jerked meats and fish. Most of the sweetness is derived from the tamarind nectar. Cans of the nectar can be found in West Indian specialty food stores or Oriental food stores.

Ingredients:

* 1 (8-ounce) can sweetened tamarind nectar
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 1 thumb (2 to 3 inches) fresh ginger root, grated
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon Dry Jerk Seasoning
* 1 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1 teaspoon water

Method:
Combine the tamarind nectar with the honey and boil until it is reduced by one third of its volume. Stir in ginger, soy sauce, and Dry Jerk Seasoning. Mix the cornstarch with the water to form a paste, and then mix with the tamarind mixture. Continue to cook and stir continuously, until the sauce thickens. Serve hot or cold.