Help! Clumpy Sauce & Unfamiliar Valve

[mbh06]

My aunt had someone order this from a show she had for me and she is having trouble w/ the sauce (it is a thicker sauce) clumping up on it. She said that she notice there is a valve looking thing in it (I do not own this so I have no clue what she is talking about) and she wanted to know if it was adjustable, or what would happen if she took it out. Suggestions and tips would be greatly appreciated! TIA

 

[chefann]

I don't think it's adjustable, but if she squeezes the bottle a little, it should help (if I remember correctly, it's similar to the valves on some shower gel and lotion bottles that are designed to stand with the opening on the bottom). If she removed it, that would help with her thick sauce, but would cause thinner sauces to flow too quickly (probably).

 

[Admin Greg]

This is a recipe that I found online. It is not my own, but I have used it and it is fantastic! I hope it helps:Ingredients:1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup honey1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup pineapple juice1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon waterInstructions:1. In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, rice wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.3. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water until well combined.4. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly.5. Continue to cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency.6. Remove from heat and let cool before using as a dipping sauce or glaze for your favorite meats or vegetables.Note: If the sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it out by adding a little more pineapple juice or water. If it is too thin, you can thicken it by adding a little more cornstarch and water mixture. The valve-looking thing in the sauce may be a pour spout or a vent for steam to escape. It is not adjustable and should not be removed.