Spicy Orange Stir Fry Sauce
Elevate your stir-fry game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Orange Stir Fry Sauce, a vibrant blend of fresh orange juice, savory soy sauce, and just the right kick of sriracha or chili garlic sauce. This easy, 10-minute recipe combines sweet honey, zesty orange peel, and aromatic ginger and garlic for a perfectly balanced sauce that coats your favorite vegetables, meats, or tofu with glossy perfection. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry and infused with fragrant sesame oil, this versatile homemade sauce is a must-try for effortless weeknight dinners. Whether you're looking for a quick meal solution or a way to jazz up leftovers, this spicy orange sauce adds irresistible tanginess and heat to every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha or chili garlic sauce until well combined.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and orange zest to the mixture, stirring thoroughly.
In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Pour the orange juice mixture into the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using. The sauce is now ready to be tossed with stir-fried vegetables, meat, or tofu of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 593 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 3% | |
*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.
