Yesterday's NYtimes had 4 bbq sauce recipes from various places around the world - French West Indies, Spain, Georgia (the one near Russia), and Viet Nam. The full article is interesting - it's the June 2nd edition, page 11 of section F. Here are the recipes:

Time: 20 minutes

1. Heat oil in a wok or saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots and chili, and stir-fry until they just begin to brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp, and stir-fry until opaque, 2 minutes. Stir in the pineapple and pineapple juice, and bring to a boil.

2. Stir in the fish sauce, chili sauce, lime juice, pepper, sugar and cilantro, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until sauce is thick and richly flavored, 3 minutes. If desired, add pinch of salt or dash of chili sauce. Puree sauce in a food processor. Serve at room temperature.

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