Orange Soy Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce (Preferably Kikkoman)
• 4 rodajas Fresh ginger (Thinly sliced; the skin can be peeled by scraping it with a spoon)
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Orange juice (Preferably freshly squeezed)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch (Dissolved before adding)
• 1 tbsp Orange juice for dissolving the cornstarch (Can be substituted with water)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the ginger by gently scraping the skin with the edge of a spoon; this technique removes the skin without wasting much ginger. Cut it into approximately four thin slices.

2. 2

   Place the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger slices, and orange juice in a saucepan. Stir to combine the ingredients.

3. 3

   Cook the mixture over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, until it is hot and the sugar has dissolved. The ginger should perfume the sauce.

4. 4

   While the sauce heats, completely dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tbsp of orange juice or water, making sure no lumps remain.

5. 5

   Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and cook for approximately 5 more minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and has a glossy, coating consistency.

6. 6

   Remove the sauce from the heat and serve hot with chicken gizzards, crispy fish, or another protein.

Notes

The video recipe mentions 4 to 5 slices of ginger, while the written description indicates 4; the written quantity was retained. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a little orange juice or hot water.

Nutrition per serving

• sauce
• side dish
• sweet-and-sour
• citrusy
• soy-based
• dairy-free
• saucepan cooking
• home cooking