Easy Orange Ginger Sauce Recipe (Oil-Free)

A dish of orange ginger sauce with a spoon.

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Easy Orange Ginger Sauce Recipe (Oil-Free)

Make this easy orange ginger sauce recipe with a tangy and sweet flavor and a hint of spice made oil-free with healthy vegan ingredients in less than 30 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Low Fat, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 38kcal

Author: Denise Perrault

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons orange zest see notes
2 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons minced or pressed
2 teaspoons ginger grated
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
¼ teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder
½ teaspoon red chili flakes

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and orange zest. Stir for about 30 seconds. Be careful not to let it scorch.
Add the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, 5 spice powder, and chili flakes (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes.
Give the slurry a quick stir, then add it to the saucepan. Whisk it for a few seconds to ensure there are no lumps. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until it is thick.
Taste and adjust the ingredients.

Notes

Makes about 1 ¼ cups. Nutrition based on ¼ cup servings.
1 used 2 fresh oranges for 1 cup of juice plus 2 teaspoons of orange zest.
The flavors of the sauce will intensify as the sauce simmers and reduces. For this reason, I recommend waiting to adjust the ingredients until the sauce has simmered.
Store ginger orange sauce in an airtight container for 5 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave.
Substitutes for rice vinegar (rice wine vinegar) include apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, lemon juice or lime juice.
Use tamari or coconut aminos as a soy-free soy sauce substitute or low-sodium soy sauce for less salt.

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