Recipe: Jade Sauce for Rice, Fish, Pasta (blender or food processor)

JADE SAUCE FOR RICE, FISH, PASTA

1/2 cup spinach leaves, firmly packed
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
12 large fresh basil leaves
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

Place ingredients in a blender or food processor container. Blend until pureed. Refrigerate.

USES: Make "Jade Rice". Serve grilled meats and fish on a puddle of this sauce. Add to pasta. Serve as a dip for crudites or melon pieces.

Source: Fusion Food Cookbook by Hugh Carpenter and Terri Sandison