Ingredients

1/2 cup veal stock
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
salt and pepper
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce
1 orange , zest of
2 oranges , juice of
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon honey
1 small garlic clove , minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch ( diluted in a little water )
Peanut and Spicy Orange Sauces fuse together the sweet and nutty taste of peanut with the bold and tangy flavor of orange and a hint of chili. These sauces are perfect for any Asian-inspired meal, and they can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade, or dressing for a flavorful and healthy dish. The peanut sauce takes the lead in this recipe giving a rich and nutty taste, while the spicy orange sauce complements it perfectly, bringing a light tangy and sweet flavor. Whether you're enjoying a vegetarian meal or grilled chicken, these sauces are sure to leave you craving for more!

Instructions

1.In a medium-sized saucepan, stir together veal stock, smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
2.Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for 20 minutes.
3.In another saucepan, combine mirin, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chili flakes, sriracha sauce, orange zest, orange juice, grated ginger, honey, and minced garlic.
4.Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, and cook for 10 minutes.
5.In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until well combined.
6.Add the cornstarch mixture to the orange sauce and stir until the sauce thickens.
7.Remove both saucepans from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

These sauces are packed with flavor! The peanut sauce has a rich and nutty taste, while the spicy orange sauce is bold and tangy.

They are perfect for dipping spring rolls, dumplings, or vegetables.

They are also versatile and can be used as a marinade for grilled meats or drizzled over noodles.

CONS

These sauces are high in sodium and sugar due to the addition of soy sauce, honey, and mirin.
People with nut allergies cannot consume the peanut sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in sodium and sugar, these sauces have some health benefits.
The peanut sauce contains healthy fats and protein, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
The spicy orange sauce is rich in vitamin C, which can boost immunity, and ginger, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

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