Mandarin Orange Juice
This is a simple recipe for using up the extra mandarin oranges that may be lying around after the new year visitings. I know most people love to just peel the oranges and eat them, but I get bored of eating them after some time. Spicy mandarin orange juice? I have seen Tabasco sauce being added to cocktails a lot so I thought, why not make my orange juice slightly spicy for the extra kick? I also used a lemongrass stalk as a stirrer so that there will be a mild lemongrass scent as the juice is being stirred.
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Happy Chinese New Year to those who are celebrating it! May the year of the Tiger bring you good blessings. Happy Valentine’s Day too!
(Updated) Note: The origami tiger you see in the photos was folded using this tutorial.
Ingredients
(Serves 1; fills a small glass about 200ml)- 3 mandarin oranges, peeled (use more oranges if you want more juice)
- 1/2 lemongrass stalk
- Tabasco sauce (for mild spiciness; optional)Tools Needed
- Fruit juice extractorDirections
1. Make slits all over the lemongrass. If you want more aroma, you can dip it in hot water for 10 seconds.
2. Blend oranges in a fruit juice extractor. Add Tabasco sauce to taste (I added 6 drops). Garnish with the lemongrass stirrer and add ice cubes if desired.
Even Mr Tiger found the spicy orange juice irresistible
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mmmm looks yum. I bet it’s quite a refreshing kick with the lemongrass and tabasco :)
aww.. the paper tiger is so cute! hee happy chinese new year :))
Thanks! Gong Xi Fa Cai to you too! :-)
I’m surprised when I read the title of this post. Spicy orange juice? This is too cool! Did you make the tiger origami? Happy Chinese New Year Wiffy! Gong Xi Fa Cai!! :D
Yes, we made the origami as a simple decoration for the home (no store bought or elaborate ones). I updated the origami link in my blog post. Thanks! Gong Xi Fa Cai to you! :-)
Did you make the little tiger? It’s so cuteee! This is a creative recipe I never would have thought of………and even if I did, I probably would have put the wrong amount of ingredients and ruined the whole thing. :|
hehe it’s not as difficult as you think – just make orange juice, and drip some tobasco to taste. Oh yeah the little tiger is an origami, check out the link I updated at my blog post :)
This is a nice idea!
Oh, that Tabasco does sounds like a good idea! =)
wow very interesting with the tasbasco and lemongrass. Sounds really appetising!
Wishing you and your family A Happy and Prosperous New Year. May the year of tiger brings you lots of happinesss, health and wealth
Thank you! Happy Chinese New Year to you and your loved ones!
Fresh squeezed orange juice is the best! Happy New Year!
Looks so refreshing…
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Sounds intriguing. Great photos!
Love your origami tiger! Happy new year!
I think I prefer lemongrass to Tabasco…
The recipe sounds interesting, with tabasco… I don’t drink cocktails often, but I can imagine that tabasco might add an extra kick to the juice. Happy Chinese New Year by the way :).
Same with Tigerfish :)
Btw, the tiger looks so cute, you have to teach how to make that tiger’s orgiami.
Gong Xi Fat Cai
I updated the blog post with the origami link ;) Thanks for the new year wishes~
This sounds great! The spicy kick and lemongrass flavor sound lovely with mandarin.
What a great idea to use up all the oranges! And the tiger is real cute. Have a great CNY and Gong Xi Fa Cai to you and your family.
How cute that origami tiger! Happy Lunar New Year and have a sweet Valentine’s Day!
Gong Hei! Gong Hei! Gong Hei Fatt Choy!
May the Tiger bless you with lots of fortunes and goodies, have fun yeah! . . . . from sunny & Sid
Looks like you’ve combined 2 of my favorite breakfast drinks: fresh-squeezed juice and bloody marys. I’ll have to try this next time my neighbor’s kids are selling oranges (much better fundraiser than popcorn or cookies, imo).
My current favorite enhanced OJ is to blend the juice of several oranges with a few slivers of peel, a bit of ginger, and some fresh-grated nutmeg.
Your enhanced OJ recipe sounds delicious! Going to give it a try some day.
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Hi Wiffy! What a cute looking tiger! hehe..well just wanted to wish you Gong Xi Fa Cai! May you have a great year! :)
A lively and elegant beverage, Wiffy. Look how you’ve tamed a tiger with it! :lol: :up:
What a splendid idea to make mandarin juice spicy! Must be appetizing!
Happy New Year!
How cool to marry Chinese fruits with Western preparation! Happy Lunar New Year to you and your hubby!
hehehhee.. what a cute little tiger! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead. A roaring year!
What an interesting juice…I would love to add a little vodka ;-)
That sounds interesting. I always love a little alcohol in my drinks ;)
Very very creative, spicy tangy orange juice! :up:
Absolutely lovely & cute pictures too!! :XO:
GONG XI FA CAI! :-)
Thank you everyone for the new year greetings. They are really appreciated. Gong Xi Fa Cai to all who are celebrating this holiday :)
I am not a fan of straight orange juice so this one is certainly for me! Great photo!
good idea! have too many mandarin oranges to spare in my house!! heh