Oriental Barbecue Sauce

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cloves, ground

Mix thoroughly and allow flavors to blend for at least one hour.