Serves: 5
Total Calories: 80

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sake or dry sherry
1/4 cup sugar
1 pear, small Asian, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
4 scallion, both white and green parts, trimmed and finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Combine all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed and the sugar is dissolved. Divide the sauce among as many small bowls as there are people, so each person has his own for dipping, and serve immediately.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 80
Calories from Fat: 0

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