Orange Ginger Sauce
Ginger keeps the fresh orange bright while jalapeño slips in a gentle heat. The smooth, sunny sauce wakes up a simple stir-fry without weighing it down.

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Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
Total time40 MINUTES
- Course
- Condiments Sauces, Salads
- Cuisine
- Asian, Vegetarian Vegan
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 38
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
- 2 jalapeños (stemmed, seeded, roughly chopped)
- 6-inch piece fresh ginger (peeled, roughly chopped)
- 4 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup maple syrup
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Remove the stems and seeds from the jalapeños. Peel and roughly chop the fresh ginger.2 jalapeños, 6-inch piece ginger
- Blend the Base: Add the jalapeños and ginger to a blender. Blend until finely pureed.prepared jalapeños, prepared ginger
- Finish the Sauce: Add the orange juice and maple syrup. Blend until completely smooth.4 cups orange juice, 1 cup maple syrup
- Strain (Optional): For a smoother, restaurant-style sauce, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.prepared sauce
- Chill: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled before serving.
Notes
- Fresh Orange Juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice gives the sauce a brighter, cleaner flavor than bottled juice.
- Heat Level: Leave a few jalapeño seeds in the blender if you'd like a little more heat.
- Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Serving Suggestions: Excellent with Marinated Tempeh Scallopini, Thai Vegetable Mix, Crispy Soba Noodles, grilled tofu, rice bowls, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for Vegetarian Egg Rolls.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Per 2 tablespoons
- Calories
- 38
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 1 mg
- Potassium
- 82 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 9 g
- Vitamin A
- 28 IU
- Vitamin C
- 24 mg
- Calcium
- 8 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
Equipment
- Blender
- Fine-mesh strainer (optional)
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight storage container