Sweet and Spicy Sauce-Glaze

By mariannefeldman

Ingredients

• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons green onions, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup mirin
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes - use less for less spicy (3/4 tsp)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted-garnish

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Bring all except sesame seeds to boil & stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved & liquid reduces & thickens.
Thicken with cornstarch

Use over tofu, fish or chicken

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds

For drumsticks: season 12 drumsticks with 2 tbs essence & 2 tsp salt. Drizzle with sauce (glaze) & bake in 375 oven for 40 - 45 mins til cooked & carmelized; sprinkle with sesame seeds & serve with extra sauce