Passion Fruit and Ginger Sauce

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Ingredients

1. 1 cup passion fruit juice (see Note) or unsweetened pineapple juice
2. 3 tablespoons sugar
3. 3 large garlic cloves, smashed
4. 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
5. 1/2 habanero chile or 1 whole jalapeño, seeded and coarsely chopped
6. 1 1/2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
7. 1 1/2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
8. 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
9. Pinch of ground cumin
10. Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a small saucepan, combine the passion fruit or pineapple juice with the sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer until the juice is reduced by half and thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and let cool slightly. Add the garlic, ginger and habanero chile and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer the sauce to a medium bowl and stir in the chives, red bell pepper, vinegar and cumin. Season the passion fruit sauce with salt and pepper and let cool completely.