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Orange Sauce

A warm, fragrant sauce that beautifully balances sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger optional
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Juicer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients.
  2. In a small saucepan, whisk together the fresh orange juice and orange zest.
  3. Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
  4. Add the soy sauce and stir to combine.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth.
  6. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
  7. Once boiling, slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture and continue to stir until the sauce reaches desired thickness, about 1 minute.
  8. If desired, stir in the grated ginger and rice vinegar.

Notes

This sauce is versatile and can be drizzled over grilled chicken or fish, used as a dipping sauce, or paired with stir-fried vegetables.