Ingredients for Firecracker Sauce
- Green Onion
- Coriander Leaves
- Orange
- Hoisin Sauce
- Dark Sesame Oil
- White Vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- Hot Chinese Chili Paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Cumin Seed
- Fennel Seed
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How to Make Firecracker Sauce
- Zest and juice one orange. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly.
- In a dry saucepan over medium-high heat, toast 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned (about 2-3 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Stir the toasted seeds into the sauce mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (add more chili garlic sauce for extra heat, or honey for more sweetness).
- Let the firecracker sauce stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, prepare a day in advance to allow flavors to deepen. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
63 g
Sugar
73g
Fat
6g
Carbs
9g
