Peanut and Spicy Orange Sauces

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Inactive Prep Time:

Easy, Moderate, Complex

Ingredients

• For the peanut sauce:
• 1/2 cup veal stock (125 ml)
• 1/4 cup  smooth peanut butter (60 ml)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon honey (15 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (2 ml)
• Salt and pepper
• For the spicy orange sauce:
• 1/4 cup Mirin (60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30 ml)
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (2 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (2 ml)
• Zest of 1 orange
• Juice of 2 oranges
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon honey (15 ml)
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon corn starch diluted in a little water (5 ml)

Method

1. For the peanut sauce: In a small saucepan on medium heat, mix all the ingredients.  Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until reduced to a creamy sauce.  Set aside.
2. For the spicy orange sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk all the ingredients and bring to a boil.  Let simmer for about 1 minute until it thickens.  Set aside.
3. For serving: Serve with dumplings, egg rolls or spring rolls.