4 tbsp. heavy soy sauce
1 c. dry sherry
1 tbsp. sesame oil
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. ginger, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 stick cinnamon
8 whole cloves
1/2 tsp. pepper

Put cinnamon and cloves in cheesecloth. Thicken 2 tablespoons cornstarch and cold water.