Ginger-Scallion Sauce

Ingredients (1⁄2 cup)

• 3 Tbs finely chopped ginger
• 2 scallions, green and white parts finely chopped
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 tsp granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 tsp freshly ground white pepper

Directions

1. Stir together the ginger, scallions and salt in a heatproof medium bowl.
2. Heat the oil over high heat in a small pot until it just starts to smoke or registers 375° F on a digital thermometer, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallion-ginger mixture and stir to combine. Mix in the sugar and white pepper.