This Asian-inspired barbecue sauce is a nice alternative to more traditional barbecue sauces used in the United States

Asian Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 3/4 cup ketchup

• 3/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/3 cup sake (you can sub dry-sherry or chicken broth)

• 3 teaspoons sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root (use a micro-plane, or finely mince by hand)

• 2 teaspoons grated garlic 

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, mix the ingredients. Reserve 1 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate the extra sauce. (This recipe yields more sauce than you will need to barbecue chicken for 4-6 people. The extra sauce will keep refrigerated in a closed glass jar for at least a week.)

2. Brush on the sauce and grill the chicken, turning until the sauce begins to caramelize.

 Serve with Roasted-Grilled Barbecue Chicken