Can I use ground ginger instead of fresh?

Freshly grated ginger makes a big difference in flavor, so make the effort to buy fresh ginger. If all you have in the house is ground ginger, use 1 tsp in place of the fresh ginger.

Be sure to thinly slice the meat.

This meal comes together quickly once you start cooking. If you’re using chicken, beef or pork for your protein, make sure you’ve thinly sliced the meat. Don’t cut it into cubes. You’re looking for thin strips of meat so it can cook quickly with the veggies.

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How else can I serve this sauce?

This Citrus Garlic Sauce is great as a dip for potstickers or egg rolls. Heat the sauce in a small pan over medium heat and cook until the sauce reduces in volume by half. Cool to room temperature or chill before serving.

Can I leave out the meat?

Yes! Feel free to skip the protein in this recipe if you want a vegetarian dish.

Sweet and Citrus Garlic Sauce

Name: Sweet and Citrus Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ½ of a large orange; ⅓ cup brown sugar; ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tsp sesame oil; ¼ cup rice wine vinegar; 6-7 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh grated ginger; 2-3 Tbsp grated onion (about ½ a small onion); 1 lb protein of choice - chicken, steak, shrimp, extra firm tofu; 1 small yellow or white onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup thinly sliced veggies - broccoli, carrots, pea pods, etc.; 3 green onions, sliced - white and green parts; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tsp water; Cooked rice or udon noodles

Sweet and Citrus Garlic Sauce

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This delicious, Asian-inspired, Sweet and Citrus Garlic Sauce is great to mix up ahead of time, then pop into the refrigerator until the night you want to cook.

Author: Katy McAvoy
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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For the Sauce:

½ of a large orange
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
6-7 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
2-3 Tbsp grated onion (about ½ a small onion)

For Cooking:

1 lb protein of choice - chicken, steak, shrimp, extra firm tofu
1 small yellow or white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced veggies - broccoli, carrots, pea pods, etc.
3 green onions, sliced - white and green parts
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp water
Cooked rice or udon noodles

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Instructions

Make the Sauce:

Juice the orange into a medium bowl. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and grated onion. Whisk everything together until well combined.

Cook with the Sauce:

Prepare your protein of choice - Thinly slice chicken or steak OR peel and devein shrimp OR pat tofu dry and cut into 1” cubes. Set aside.

Place a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the sauce into the pan. Bring to a bubble.

Add onions, veggies, and protein. Cook for 4-6 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender and protein is cooked through.

Whisk together the cornstarch and water. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, stirring until incorporated. Cook for another 1-2 minutes while the sauce thickens.

Serve over cooked rice, rice noodles, or udon noodles. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup sauce
Calories: 127
Sugar: 21.1 g
Sodium: 564.6 mg
Fat: 2.4 g
Carbohydrates: 25.2 g
Protein: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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