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.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and star anise.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 5

Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 6

Continue to simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the star anise and discard it. Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or drizzle directly over roasted or pan-seared duck. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	395.6 grams (395.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	333

Total Fat 2.00g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1160mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 77.30g	28%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 63.60g
Protein 6.20g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 80mg	6%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 695mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.1%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 87.8%