Sweet Spicy Chili Sauce
Yield: 2 1/2 cups

1 garlic clove
1 Spanish onion, cut in 1/4s
2 fresh green chilies, seeded
2 tbsp corn oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 can tomatoes in juice (8 oz)
1/3 cup seedless raisins
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp light-brown sugar
salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
fresh parsley sprig (opt)

In a blender or food processor, finely chop garlic, onion and chilies.

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion mixture and ginger and cook gently 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and break up with a spoon. Stir in raisins, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and water.

Bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, uncovered.

Process in a blender or food processor to desired consistency. Reheat and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley sprig, if desired.

NOTE: Serve hot with grilled steak, fried chicken or grilled whitefish. - rec.food.recipes/Jim Weller/2001