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Zesty orange ginger curry sauce served in a glass bowl
Spicy, fresh orange ginger curry sauce homemade

Zesty Orange Ginger Curry Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Main Courses
The secret to citrus sauces is reduction: by evaporating the water content of orange juice, we get a thick syrup with concentrated flavor. In this recipe, the heat of ginger and earthy notes of curry balance the fruit's sweetness. This sauce is full of freshness, and since it's thickened only by natural sugars without starch, it's gluten-free and clean-tasting. A perfect example of building complex flavors from simple ingredients.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 110 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Grater
  • Citrus juicer

Instructions

1 ✓

Grate the ginger and garlic. Juice the citrus fruits.

Tip: Ginger fibers can be unpleasant, so use a fine grater or microplane.
2 ✓

Sauté the garlic and ginger in oil, then bloom the curry powder in it.

Tip: Blooming spices in oil intensifies their flavors.
3 ✓

Pour in the orange and lemon juices, and add the honey.

Tip: Acids (lemon) help maintain freshness and balance the honey's sweetness.
4 ✓

Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened.

Tip: Sugar and pectin in the fruit juice create a syrup-like consistency under heat.
5 ✓

Season with salt and pepper. Strain if you find it too chunky.

Tip: Straining makes the sauce more elegant, but the fibers hold a lot of flavor.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use carton orange juice?
Yes, choose 100% juice. However, freshly squeezed has a better aroma.
It's too sweet.
Add a little more lemon juice or vinegar to increase acidity.
How can I thicken it more?
Cook longer (reduce), or whisk in a small knob of cold butter at the end for a glossy texture.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 2 tsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 whole Lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper