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Hunan Marinade

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This Asian-inspired mix works equally well as a marinade and a dipping sauce.

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  1. 3 tablespoons honey
  2. 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  3. 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  4. 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon good-quality hoisin sauce
  5. 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  6. 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
  7. 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  8. 1 tablespoon curry powder
  9. 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
  10. 1 tablespoon fermented black beans (see Note)
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
Notes Fermented black beans are available at Asian markets. Serve With Any kind of beefsteak, lamb, duck: marinate 1 to 3 hours.