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Orange Sauce Recipe Ginger Zest Glaze 1762517038.210627

orange sauce recipe Ginger Zest Glaze

  • Author: Amanda Miller
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: About 1.5 cups (24 servings) 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This Ginger Zest Glaze is a versatile, flavorful orange sauce that adds a vibrant, family-friendly taste to chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights, transforming simple ingredients into a gourmet topping.

Ingredients

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  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated (from about a 1-inch piece)
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and vegetable broth until well combined.
  2. Simmer to Infuse: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until wonderfully fragrant.
  3. Thicken the Glaze: Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Slowly pour this cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly. Continue stirring for 2-3 minutes until the sauce visibly thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Taste and Adjust: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed, adding a pinch of salt, a bit more sweetener, a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice, or reducing ginger for a kid-friendly version.

Notes

For best flavor, choose organic oranges and firm, unblemished ginger root. The sauce can be customized for dietary needs (gluten-free tamari, sugar-free sweetener) or taste preferences (more spice with red pepper flakes, less ginger for kids). Store leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
  • Calories: 10 calories
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 35 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: orange glaze, ginger zest, weeknight meal, easy sauce, versatile, chicken, fish, vegetables, healthy, quick dinner

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