Orange Ginger Sesame Sauce

Elevate your meals with this vibrant and flavorful Orange Ginger Sesame Sauce, a zesty blend of fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic ginger. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sesame oil and rice vinegar, this easy homemade sauce comes together in just 10 minutes and offers the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and savory. Thickened to perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry, it clings beautifully to stir-fries, grilled meats, roasted veggies, or noodles. Plus, toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch and depth of flavor if desired. Whether served warm or chilled, this versatile sauce is your go-to for an instant burst of Asian-inspired umami. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and enjoy throughout the week!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

Step 5

Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.

Step 7

If desired, stir in toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Serve the Orange Ginger Sesame Sauce warm or let it cool completely for later use. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	289.9 grams (289.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	384

Total Fat 16.30g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2309mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 55.90g	20%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g	6%
Total Sugars 45.00g
Protein 7.90g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 70mg	5%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 512mg	11%

*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: 36.5%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 55.6%