General Tao Cocktail Sausages

Ingredients

• • ¾ cup (180 ml) maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) sambal oelek
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ lb (675 g) cocktail sausages
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • ¼ cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds