2
tbsp. mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine) or medium-dry sherry
2 1/2
tbsp. cider vinegar
2
tbsp. sugar
1 1/2
tbsp. chopped peeled fresh gingerroot
In a
small saucepan simmer sauce ingredients, stirring until sugar is
dissolved, until reduced to about 1/2 cup and cool to room temperature in
a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water.