Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce
A simple kidney-friendly version of a fan-favorite, the sweet and spicy Orange Sauce. We love using this sauce with our Crispy Tofu recipe.
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Servings: 4 servings
Serving Size:0.25 cup
Nutrition
Calories:57 kcal
Carbs:12 g
Sodium:72 mg
Potassium:143 mg
Phosphorus:15 mg
Protein:1 g
Fiber:0.2 g
Equipment
- 1 Small saucepan
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef knife
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Whisk or Fork
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orange juice
- ¼ cup Rice vinegar Or white vinegar
- 1 tbsp Coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
- 1 tsp Fresh garlic, finely minced or grated
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
Slurry
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange juice, sugar, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually pour the slurry into the sauce while whisking.
- Turn the heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Stir constantly while it simmers and thickens. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until a desired consistency is reached.
- Remove the pan from heat and set aside to cool. The sauce will continue to thicken. Use the sauce as a glaze for cooked tofu or tempeh.
Full Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cup)
Calories 57
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g
Sodium 72mg3%
Potassium 143mg4%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 161IU3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg1%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg2%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg2%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Vitamin E 0.1mg1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg0%
Calcium 12mg1%
Copper 0.04mg2%
Folate 19µg5%
Iron 0.3mg2%
Manganese 0.1mg5%
Magnesium 8mg2%
Phosphorus 15mg2%
Selenium 1µg1%
Zinc 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
