Orange Ginger Sauce for Duck
Elevate your roasted or pan-seared duck with this luxurious Orange Ginger Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors. Crafted with fresh orange juice, a hint of zest, and the warmth of freshly grated ginger, this sauce brings a vibrant twist to your favorite poultry dish. Soy sauce, honey, and a touch of brown sugar create a rich depth, while rice vinegar and star anise lend an irresistible complexity. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this quick and easy sauce—ready in just 25 minutes—clings beautifully to every bite. Serve it warm for a restaurant-worthy finish to your meal.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 piece Star anise
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and star anise.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the star anise to infuse the sauce.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Continue to simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the star anise and discard it. Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or drizzle directly over roasted or pan-seared duck. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1160 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 695 mg | 15% | |
*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.
