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!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha or chili garlic sauce until well combined.

Step 2

Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and orange zest to the mixture, stirring thoroughly.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.

Step 4

Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 5

Pour the orange juice mixture into the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(305.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	403.5

Total Fat 14.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2087.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 9.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 28.4mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 319.2mg	0%

*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: 31.2%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 59.6%