Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Special equipment needed: None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth.
5. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and whisk until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes before serving.
20-25 minutes
Temperature: Medium-high heat and low heat
Serving size: 1 cup
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 2400mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Orange juice can be substituted with any other citrus juice such as lemon or lime juice.
- Mirin can be substituted with rice vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Sake can be substituted with dry sherry or white wine.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
Variations:
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use pineapple juice instead of orange juice for a tropical twist.
- Add a tablespoon of miso paste for a more savory flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to whisk the cornstarch mixture until it is completely smooth to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to thin it out.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Storage instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Reheating instructions: Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Presentation ideas: Serve the sauce in a small bowl or drizzle it over your favorite dish.
Garnishes: Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
Pairings: This sauce pairs well with grilled chicken, pork, or seafood.
Suggested side dishes: Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.
Troubleshooting advice: If the sauce is too thin, add a little more cornstarch mixture and simmer for a few more minutes.
Food safety advice: Be sure to cook the sauce to a safe temperature of 165°F to avoid any foodborne illnesses.
Food history: Tare sauce is a traditional Japanese sauce used for marinating and glazing meats.
Flavor profiles: This sauce has a sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of ginger and garlic.
Serving suggestions: Serve as a dipping sauce or use as a glaze for grilled meats.
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