Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water

Instructions:

  1. Pour the fresh orange juice, zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes into your saucepan.
  2. Stir the mixture Note: do this until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved.
  3. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the liquid to a gentle bubble.
  4. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the aroma smells fragrant and the liquid looks slightly reduced.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water.
  6. Slowly pour the slurry into the bubbling Orange Sauce while whisking constantly.
  7. Continue to simmer for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens into a velvety glaze that coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Remove from heat immediately so it doesn't over reduce.