JG Steak Sauce

Name: J&G Steak Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced; 1 red Thai chile, minced; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate (see Note); 1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, chopped; 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 1 star anise pod; Pinch of ground cloves; 1 cup water, at room temperature; Salt