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Spicy Orange Tofu | Vegan Richa

I used to love love love oranges while growing up. The really juicy sweet and with minimal pith kind. Seeds were not much of a bother because of the huge sweet juice payoff. Those tropical oranges from India have never been found here. I luckily found a batch that was sweet enough and amazingly fresh and zesty. I used some to whip up this Orange sauce to serve with tofu, tempeh or just veggies tossed in it. Tofu is crisped up in a little oil and tossed in the sauce. Tempeh can be steamed with a little zest and chili paste and tossed in.

Zesty, orange, spicy, mouth watering! This Vegan Orange Tofu!

Vegan Orange Tofu and Peppers | Vegan Richa
 


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Back to the recipe..

Steps:
Cook the tofu until golden on some sides.



Add garlic and pepper and cook for a minute. Move the tofu to the side.



Add the sauce and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes. 
Add more Sambal Oelek chili paste for a deeper color. 



Taste and adjust spice. Serve hot. 



mmmmm. 

Recipe Video below: 



Spicy Vegan Orange Tofu and Peppers. Glutenfree Recipe

4.91 from 20 votes
By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
This Spicy Vegan Orange Tofu and Peppers is a great fix for weeknight dinner. Sweet and sour and zesty glaze on crispy Tofu.
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Ingredients  

  • 2 to 3 tsp cornstarch, use arrowroot to make corn-free, add more starch for thicker sauce and glaze
  • 2 Tbsp warm water, 1/4 cup for thinner and more sauce
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium) or liquid aminos
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup, agave or 1 Tbsp raw sugar
  • 1 tbsp or more Asian Hot Chili paste/Sambal oelek, or 2 tsp of Sriracha (or to taste)
  • Zest of 1 clementine or small orange
  • 1 Juice of 1 orange, 1/3+ cup
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 7 oz firm Tofu, , cubed, patted down with paper towels to remove excess moisture . I use Nasoya non gmo Organic.
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped/sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper thinly sliced

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, whisk cornstarch and water. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple, hot chili sauce, orange juice and zest, and reserve.
  • Heat oil in a very large nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu to pan and cook, browning on most sides, about 6-8 minutes. Cover the pan if there is too much sputtering. Add garlic and sliced bell pepper or blanched veggies and cook for half a minute. Add the sauce and cook until sauce begins to bubble(2-4 minutes). Then reduce heat, cover and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve with rice or other grains.

Video

Notes

To make it with tempeh: Cube the Tempeh and cook for 10 minutes in 1/2 cup of boiling water + a tsp of Orange zest + 1 tsp asian chili paste or sriracha. Add the steamed tempeh to a pan with oil, garlic and veggies. Cook for a minute then add the sauce. Cook to thicken the sauce, them simmer covered for a few minutes and then serve.
 
Nutrition is 1 of 2 serves without rice

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 9g, Sodium: 676mg, Potassium: 436mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 260IU, Vitamin C: 61.7mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 1.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Richa

Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

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131 Comments

  1. Ginger Baldwin says:

    5 stars
    We loved it! I can’t believe my husband loved the Tofu:) My first time browning tofu in the wok! I served with a side of Balela Salad. We loved it also! So fresh and healthy!! Thank You!!

    1. Vegan Richa Support says:

      Yay!! I’m glad!

  2. Amy says:

    5 stars
    We had some oranges to use up, and this stuff is SO good, wow! It reminds me of takeout in the best way possible. I made it as written with some tofu, but I’m thinking it’d be fantastic with soy curls too. Thanks so much, Richa! Your recipes never miss.

  3. Brian says:

    5 stars
    Delicious spicy orange sauce. We added three diced Thai chilis for some more heat and simmered in a separate sauce pan. Fried the tofu and pepper with a light batter of cornstarch and flour then tossed in sauce after. Thank you, this was delicious.

  4. Ellie says:

    5 stars
    This looks great! One thing I noticed was that you have said to either use two tablespoons of maple syrup, or to replace it with 1 tablespoon sugar, but maple syrup is sweeter than sugar, so should it be the other way around? Maple syrup has 5 grams of sugar per teaspoon, and cane sugar has 4. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Richa says:

      yes maple is sweeter but flavor wise sugar feels sweeter in the dish, but you can add more if needed

  5. Patty says:

    I’ve made this several times and it’s delicious! I started making a double batch of the sauce and sometimes add extra veggies. Thank you for a great vegan gluten-free recipe! High five! Patty 😊

    1. Richa says:

      awesome!