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Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Feb 5, 2015
UPDATED: Dec 14, 2020
1 Review / 4 Average
17 Comments
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Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

How are you celebrating Chinese New Year?  Wait, what?  You didn’t know Chinese New Year is this month? Yes! It is the most important annual event for Chinese and other Asian cultures. Are you familiar with the traditions and authentic foods surrounding Chinese New Year? Previously the only thing I knew about Chinese New Year was what I read on the paper placemats in Chinese restaurants.  It was not until I was an adult that I learned about Chinese New Year and it’s traditions and foods.

When I worked for an international company a number of years ago, a coworker, who was originally from China, came into my office and gave me a red paper envelope with a Chinese symbol on it, and a coin inside. I asked her about it; and she said, “Let’s go to lunch, and I’ll tell you about Chinese New Year.”

Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

At lunch my friend shared some authentic foods her family ate on Chinese New Year, including egg rolls and spring rolls. Then she explained some of the meanings and traditions behind the holiday. My friend explained that the Chinese New Year is based on changes in the moon and not in the sun.  It is celebrated for 15 days, starting with a new moon and ending with a full moon. In addition, each year has an animal zodiac sign. This year is the Year of the Sheep.

One of the traditions for Chinese New Year is to exchange gifts, including a red envelope containing money. The red color represents good fortune and is said to ward off evil spirits.

Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

On New Year’s Eve, families come together to share a reunion dinner.  She said that the crispy golden egg rolls and spring rolls were served for good luck and prosperity because they are said to resemble long gold bars.

In addition, my friend said that gifts of oranges and tangerines represent having an abundance of happiness and prosperity.

Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

Based on the information I learned from my friend about Chinese New Year, I’m going to have a family dinner this year and serve authentic Tai Pei® frozen appetizers. Specifically, I’m going to serve the Chicken Egg Rolls and Mini Chicken Spring Rolls because they are loaded with traditional style and flavor, and are ready in minutes; and best of all, the egg rolls and spring rolls represent wealth and prosperity.

Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

However, it is hard to choose a flavor because Tai Pei® has such a variety of Egg Rolls and Spring Rolls, including fresh cut vegetables, pork, shrimp, and hearty chicken, all with crispy wrappers. Each variety also includes a dipping sauce. In addition, I believe they bring good luck because “Tai Pei® Good Fortune in Every Box™” is their motto.

Tai Pei Walmart In-Store Photo

To bring an abundance of prosperity and happiness to the meal, I will make a Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce, made with hoisin sauce, which is like a chinese barbecue sauce, and orange marmalade, with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and if desired, chili-garlic sauce.  It reminds me of a popular restaurant’s sauce in its orange chicken dish.

Of course, we will celebrate tradition by exchanging red envelopes with gifts of money.

Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

I was happy to find the Tai Pei® frozen appetizers and all the ingredients for my Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce at Walmart. However, before you head out to the store, be sure to visit the Tai Pei® Facebook page and click on the Red Envelope tab to check out the Chinese New Year app and claim your coupon before the coupons run out.  Also check your local papers on February 8th for a Tai Pei® coupon. To get more recipes, and to keep up with future promotions, be sure to follow them on Twitter and Pinterest.

Walmart In Store Photo Tai Pei

I’d love to hear from you. Please leave a comment letting me know which traditions you will be celebrating with your family this Chinese New Year.

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Restaurant Inspired Orange Sauce

This sweet and spicy Orange Sauce made with hoisin sauce, orange marmalade, with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha sauce, makes a dipping sauce for wings, or sauce for Chinese Chicken dishes. 
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Orange Sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 37kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons orange marmelade
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce optional
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Instructions 

  • Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

 

Filed Under: 30-Minutes-or-Less, Budget-friendly, Chinese New Year, Cold Dips, Dips, Game Day, Quick and Easy, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: appetizers, egg rolls, hoisin, orange marmalade, spring rolls

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Comments

  1. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    February 5, 2015 at 8:12 am

    These look great. Perfectly cooked and that is always something when working with a previously cooked product.

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    • Michele says

      February 5, 2015 at 8:55 am

      I agree. These turned out perfectly! Thanks Peter!

      Reply
  2. Anna | ANNAdventure says

    February 5, 2015 at 10:01 am

    Yum! This sounds really good! Can’t wait to try it 🙂

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    • Michele says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Shelby says

    February 5, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I had a Chinese boss for over 10 years and I loved learning about his culture and foods. He would go back to China every year with students to do research education and always would bring me back something from his visit 🙂 Of course, your post makes me think of him! I love egg rolls, but I hate the tedious work of making them. At least it seems tedious to me! lol I much prefer buying them!

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    • Michele says

      February 5, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      I agree. i love eggrolls but not to make them myself. These taste fantastic and are so easy to make.

      Reply
  4. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

    February 5, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    These egg rolls look so tasty! I can’t wait to get my hands on them to celebrate the new year!

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    • Michele says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Meg! They taste great!

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    Isn’t it fun to have friends to introduce us to other (delicious) cultures? The Chinese New Year is so full of tradition, and I can’t wait to make your orange sauce to go with my own lucky spring and egg rolls! #client

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    • Michele says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      That has been one of the best experiences of working for an international company and learning about different cultures.

      Reply
  6. kita says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    Oooh I am always checking out new bites at the market. I love the orange dipping sauce to dress these up!

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    • Michele says

      February 5, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Diana Rambles says

    February 5, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    That recipe looks really yummy!

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    • Michele says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. David @ CookingChat says

    February 6, 2015 at 5:21 am

    Looks tasty! I got to enjoy Chinese New Year in Singapore once, pretty fun.

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    • Michele says

      February 6, 2015 at 7:44 am

      Thanks! I bet that would be fun!

      Reply
  9. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    February 6, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I will have to try out these egg rolls! They look wonderful! Great dipping sauce too! These are all perfect for Chinese NY!

    Reply

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