Orange Ginger Sauce
Flavorful Orange Ginger Sauce, made with fresh orange juice, ginger, and soy sauce - perfect as a dip or glaze and ready in under 15 minutes.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 85kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice (3-4 oranges, freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger finely grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce (see Note 1)
- 2 tablespoons honey (see Note 2)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (Adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper.
- Stir and allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Gradually stir this slurry into the simmering sauce.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the sauce achieves your desired thickness.
- Use as a glaze or as a dip.
Notes
- If using dark soy sauce, reduce the quantity by half to avoid overpowering flavors.
- For a vegan version, swap honey with maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Adjust the heat to your liking: reduce or skip the red pepper flakes for a mild flavor, or add Thai chilies for a more intense kick.
- This sauce doubles as a marinade or salad dressing—perfect for grilled meats, meatballs, or stir-fries.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months; reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg