Sweet and Citrus Soy Garlic Sauce Recipe
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.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- ½ large orange
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 6-7 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 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
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!
Serving: 0.25cup sauce, Calories: 126kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1088mg, Potassium: 152mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 142IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 1mg
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