Orange Sesame Sauce (For Tofu or Seitan)

Submitted by Chef #369179

"This recipe was made with the goal of reducing the calories in the typical sesame sauce."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1/4 cup
• Serves: 7

ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1⁄8 cup vinegar (rice wine is best)
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄8 cup brown sugar
• 3⁄8 cup Splenda granular (sugar substitute)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• fresh ginger

directions

1. Dissolve cornstarch in water and set aside.
2. Saute garlic and ginger until golden.
3. Add vegetable broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice, and splenda.
4. Add cornstarch and stir until sauce thickens and bubbles.
5. Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds.
6. Pour over tofu or seitan.