Chinese Sauces Almond Cream Serving Size: 8 Preparation Time: 90 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup splenda 1 stick agar* 1 cup water 1 3/4 cups half and half -- 50% water/cream 1 tsp almond extract 1/4 tsp vanilla 11 oz mandarin oranges -- can (optional) Directions: Soak the agar-agar in the water in a pot for 30 minutes, then bring to a boil and stir to dissolve. Add the milk and splenda and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Add the almond extract and vanilla. Pour into an 8 × 8" 200x200 pan and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator. Cut into triangles and serve with the Mandarin oranges. *Agar-agar is a seaweed extract that can be found in featherweight rectangular sticks in Chinese markets. It functions like gelatin, albeit with somewhat more flavor interest. Sesame Vinegary Serving Size: 4 Preparation Time: 10 minutesIngredients: Ingredients 3 tbsp Sesame seeds -- roasted 1 Sesame oil 3 tbsp Rice vinegar 1 pinch Ginger -- fresh 1 pinch splendaDirections: Combine all ingredients. Chill to serve. Chinese BBQ Sauce Serving Size: 4 Preparation Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup Tomato sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp molasses 1 tbsp splenda 1 tsp Ground ginger 2 cl garlic -- , minced Directions: Combine all ingredients and heat until smooth and bubbly. Szechuan Chili Sauce Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 tbsp Light soy sauce 1 tbsp Sesame oil 3 tbsp Dry sherry 1 tbsp chili sauce 2 tsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp peppercorns -- Szechwan roasted 1/4 tsp splenda 1/4 tsp Salt Directions: Mix the ingredients together and chill. Prepare only when required. Read also: Chinese Cooking: Sauces & and Spices  Peking Duck Recipe  Cashew Chicken Recipe Chinese King Crab with Mushrooms and Snow Peas