Barbecue Sauce

[Stocks and Sauces]

55g/2oz unsalted butter

4 spring onions, white part only, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

1 teaspoon peeled and finely grated fresh root ginger

juice of 2 oranges, strained

75ml/2½fl oz soy sauce

30g/2oz soft light brown sugar

75ml/2½fl oz water

2 teaspoons cornflour

Melt the butter in a pan and add the spring onions. Sweat for 3 minutes or until soft.

Add the lime zest, ginger, orange juice, soy sauce and sugar and simmer for 5 minutes.

Mix the water with the cornflour and add to the mixture, mix well. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring continuously, then simmer gently for 4 minutes. Use as required.