Ingredients

2 tablespoons molasses 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

2 serrano chiles or jalapeno peppers, minced 

1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

1/2 tablespoon coarse salt 

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 

Preparation

Whisk molasses, garlic, chiles, ginger, pepper flakes, and oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Keep sealed at room temperature up to 1 week.