Sesame-Chile Paste

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons co chu kara
• 2 scallions
• trimmed and roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (page 596)
• ground
• 2 garlic cloves
• peeled
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Use immediately or store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to a month.