Ingredients
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 piece fresh ginger (about 1 inch), grated (1 tablespoon)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus 2 teaspoons
8 small whole dried red chiles (optional)
Preparation
Combine water, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and cayenne in large saucepan (with at least 3-quart capacity); 2. Bring mixture in saucepan to boil over high heat. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and cold water; whisk cornstarch mixture into sauce. Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until thick and translucent, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in chiles (sauce should measure 1 1/2 cups); set sauce aside.
