Tang Recipes: 15 Unexpected Ways to Use Orange Drink Powder in Cooking

Tang! Just hearing the name instantly brings back memories of astronauts and the early days of space exploration. This famous orange-flavored drink powder was initially developed in 1957 by William A. Mitchell, a food scientist, at General Foods Corporation. However, it wasn't until the Mercury astronauts chose it for their missions in the 1960s that Tang gained popularity, becoming synonymous with the excitement and innovation of the Space Age.

Since then, this classic powdery drink mix has become a staple in Indian households for many reasons. From the ease of use, long shelf life, and the classic, delightful citrusy flavor, there are plenty of reasons to still include this in the pantry. While it is often served as a cool and refreshing drink, here’s a twist to the known narrative. How about using tang in cooking and making desserts? Here’s a look at the recipes with a citrusy fun added to them.

Unexpected Recipes Infused With Tang

Flavorful Citrus Glazed Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts
• Garlic
• Soy sauce
• Honey and
• Tang.

Instructions

As the name suggests, this chicken recipe is filled with some citrusy freshness. To try this recipe, start by combining tang with honey, garlic and soy sauce to make a glaze. Once the glaze is ready, coat the chicken with this mixture and bake until it becomes juicy and tender. When the chicken is ready, serve it with some steamed vegetables and rice.

Orange Spice Tea

Ingredients

• Black tea
• Tang
• Cinnamon and
• Cloves.

Instructions

This tea is all about enjoying a hot cup of tea with the citrusy flavor and some spices. For this recipe, brew the tea with cinnamon and cloves, then stir in the tang until it dissolves. This tea is best served with ginger snaps or shortbread cookies.

Tangy Fruit Dip

Ingredients

• Cream cheese
• Marshmallow fluff and
• Tang

Instructions

A fruit dip is a fun recipe that turns a boring fruit bowl into a fun treat. To make this fruit dip, simply blend all the ingredients mentioned above until smooth and serve as a dip with apple slices, grapes or strawberries for a snack.

Citrus Poppy Seed Muffins

Ingredients

• Flour
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Tang
• Milk
• Eggs and
• Poppy seeds

Instructions

To try these unique muffins, simply start by combining all the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately. Once the two mixtures are ready, fold them in carefully

And mix until just combined. Bake the muffins in a pre-heated oven until they turn brown and serve them with a dollop of butter on top or citrus curd.

Tang Infused Pancakes

Ingredients

• Pancake mix
• Tang and
• Water.

Instructions

Perfect for breakfast on a busy day, these tang-infused pancakes are a must-try. To make these orange-flavored pancakes, prepare the batter by mixing some tang into the pancake mix. Now, cook the pancakes over a medium flame and serve them with some maple syrup and fresh berries.

Orange Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients

• Chocolate
• Heavy cream
• Butter and
• Tang

Instructions

Whether it is an occasion or a regular day after work, a plateful of chocolate truffles is an absolute delight. To try these citrusy-chocolatey treats, melt the chocolate with cream and butter, and mix in Tang. Once the mixture is ready, chill it and shape it into balls. Enjoy these truffles with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk.

Tangy Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• Ketchup
• Brown sugar
• Vinegar
• Tang spices

Instructions

If you are planning grilled foods for the weekend party, a barbecue sauce is a must. All this tangy, citrusy barbecue sauce takes is to combine all the ingredients and simmer the sauce. Once the fish, meat, or veggies are ready to be grilled, simply brush the sauce on them.

Orange Scented Rice

Ingredients

• Rice
• Water
• Tang
• Pinch of salt.

Instructions

To try this flavored rice, simply cook the rice with Tang and salt until it becomes fluffy. Serve this rice with grilled chicken or fish.

Refreshing Tang Sherbet

Ingredients

• Tang
• Milk
• Sugar
• Lemon juice.

Instructions

For this coola nd refreshing sherbet in the middle of a scorching summer day, simply mix all the ingredients and freeze until set. It is best served with some fresh fruit or a light cookie.

Citrus Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• Vinegar
• Tang
• Mustard
• Honey

Instructions

For this classic, tangy salad dressing, simply whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Tang, mustard, and honey, and drizzle it over the grilled veggies.

Zesty Lemon Bars

Ingredients

• Flour
• Sugar
• Butter
• Eggs
• Lemon juice and
• Tang

Instructions

To try these sweet and tangy lemon bars, simply create a crust by combining flour, butter, and sugar. Then fill it with a mixture of eggs, lemon juice, and Tang. Bake it in the oven for 15 minutes. It is often enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Glazed Carrots with an Orange Twist

Ingredients

• Carrots
• Butter
• Brown sugar and
• Tang

Instructions

To try this recipe, cook the carrots until tender and then glaze them with a mixture of butter, brown sugar, and Tang. These delicious glazed carrots go well with roast chicken or pork chops.

Tangy Popcorn Delight

Ingredients

• Popcorn
• Melted butter and
• Tang

Instructions

Planning for movie night with friends? Try this tangy popcorn at home. For this recipe, simply drizzle the melted butter over the popcorn and sprinkle it with a dusting of Tang. Enjoy this tangy popcorn treat alongside a soda or as a delightful movie night snack.

Zesty Citrus Cured Salmon

Ingredients

• Salmon fillet
• Salt
• Sugar and
• Tang.

Instructions

For this delicious salmon recipe, all you need to do is cure the salmon using a mixture of Tang, salt, and sugar, and slice the fish thinly for serving. Once the fish is cooked well, serve this zesty citrus-cured salmon with some cream cheese and bagels for a perfect brunch.

Orange Jelly

Ingredients

• Tang
• Water
• Sugar and
• Gelatin.

Instructions

This wetea nd tangy jelly is a perfect filling for bread, cookies, and more. To make this jelly, simply mix gelatin and sugar with water until dissolved and add Tang. Pour the mixture into either a container or molds (id specific shapes are required) and allow it to set.