Fred's Schezuan Sauce

Ingredients

1 Tsp	Arrowroot Or Cornstarch
-	Black Pepper
4 Cloves	Garlic
1/2 Tsp	Ground Cumin
1 Tsp	Sesame Oil
1 Small	Shallot
2 Tbsp	Tamari Or Soya Sauce
1	Thai Pepper Or Jalapeno
1 1/2 Cup	Tomato Juice
1/2 Tsp	White Pepper
2 Tsp	Yellow Mustard Seed

Directions

Finely chop Shallot and Thai pepper / Jalapeno, crush Garlic. In a small skillet, saute the garlic, hot pepper, shallot, and mustard seed in the oil until the garlic and shallots brown and the mustard seeds begin to pop (best over high heat, but don't let the oil burn). Add the tomato juice, tamari, white pepper and cumin. Lower heat and simmer 5 minutes. In a small cup mix 2 tsp cold water and the arrowroot until smooth. Stir into sauce, stirring constantly. The sauce should thicken in about a minute or two. Add black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir into your favorite dish.