Fast and Easy Tangerine Sauce
Elevate your meals with this vibrant and citrusy Fast and Easy Tangerine Sauce! Bursting with the natural sweetness of freshly juiced tangerines and the zing of their aromatic zest, this quick-to-make sauce is perfectly balanced with honey, soy sauce, and a hint of ground ginger. Thickened to a silky consistency with a simple cornstarch slurry and finished with a touch of butter for richness, this versatile sauce is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a glaze for grilled meats, a dip for vegetables, or a drizzle over roasted dishes, it’s a delicious way to add a bright, tangy twist to any meal. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this tangerine sauce will become your go-to for effortless gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole (juiced) tangerines
- 2 teaspoons tangerine zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Juice the tangerines to yield approximately 1/2 cup of tangerine juice (discard seeds if any). Reserve 2 teaspoons of tangerine zest before juicing.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until fully dissolved to form a slurry. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine tangerine juice, tangerine zest, honey, soy sauce, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Lower the heat to low, stir in the butter until it melts, and remove the sauce from heat.
Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature as a glaze, dip, or drizzle.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 803 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
