Orange Sauce

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This homemade orange sauce is the perfect balance of zesty, sweet, and tangy flavors. Using fresh orange juice and a hint of garlic chili sauce, it is ready in just 5 minutes. This better than takeout sauce instantly upgrades your favorite proteins with a rich citrus punch that tastes much fresher and better than any version you can buy.

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Total Time5

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Chinese Recipes

Keyword: Orange Sauce

Servings: ml

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce
3 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar red wine or Chinese white vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt

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Instructions

Add the ingredients to a small saucepan and stir until well combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sauce starts to bubble and thickens into a glossy glaze.
Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool before using it with your favorite protein or storing it in a jar.

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Notes

This recipe yields about 2/3 cup (160ml) of sauce, which is the perfect amount for:

10 oz (280g) chicken
10 oz (280g) beef
2 salmon fillets
1 block extra firm tofu
1 bunch carrots

If you are cooking more than this, I recommend doubling the recipe to make sure everything is fully coated.

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