What is
Orange Sauce?

Orange sauce is a sweet and tangy sauce made primarily with orange juice and zest. It is commonly used in various cuisines to add a citrusy flavor to dishes, especially meats and desserts.

Origins & History

Orange sauce is popular in many Western and Asian cuisines. It is often associated with Chinese cuisine, particularly in dishes like orange chicken, but variations can be found in European culinary traditions as well.

Taste & Texture

The sauce has a sweet and tangy taste with a prominent citrusy flavor from oranges.

Ingredients

Orange Juice

Freshly squeezed or packaged juice extracted from oranges, providing the citrusy base for the sauce.

Orange Zest

The outer peel of an orange, finely grated to add a concentrated orange flavor.

Sugar

Used to sweeten the sauce and balance the tanginess of the orange.

Vinegar or Lemon Juice

An acidic component to enhance the tanginess and brightness of the sauce.

Cornstarch

Used as a thickener to give the sauce a desired consistency.