SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

By BobD

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely grated
• 1 teaspoon scraped and finely grated ginger root
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup and soy sauce.

In a small skillet set over medium heat, warm the oil. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds.

Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook another 10 seconds.

Whisk in the orange-sugar mixture and bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low.

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the water and add to the pan, stirring until the mixture thickens, about 15 to 20 seconds. Keep the sauce warm while you make the wontons.