Vegan Orange Tofu Recipe
Easy Orange Tofu Recipe. Quick 30 Min Weeknight Meal. Baked Crisp Tofu with a Delicious Orange Sauce. Serve over rice/grains and with blanched broccoli or veggies. Vegan Glutenfree Nutfree Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm tofu , pressed for 15 mins, then cubed or torn into bite size pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch, divided
- 1 tsp flour (rice flour for crispier or all purpose)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- a good dash of white or black pepper
Orange Sauce:
- 4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger , minced or 1 tbsp grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or use tamari to make gluten-free
- 2 tbsp white or rice vinegar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon zest or an orange optional
- 1 cup preferably fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp maple syrup , or use sugar
- 1/4 cup water/broth
- 1.5 tbsp cornstarch , 2 tbsp for thicker sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha or other hot sauce
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line a stoneware baking dish with parchment or grease. Preheat the oven to 400 deg F(205 C).
- Add cubed tofu to a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 tbsp cornstarch, flour, salt, garlic, and pepper. Close the top of the bowl with a plate or lid and shake to coat. Add more cornstarch and shake again.
- Spread in the stoneware dish. Bake at 400 deg F for 25 to 35 mins. Give the tofu a shake at the 20-minute mark.Pan fry: Alternatively, pan fry the tofu in a skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add oil, let it heat up for 1-2 minutes then add the coated tofu. Toss every 1-2 minute to crisp most edges.
- Blanch the broccoli if using. (Tip: I put it in a deep baking dish with water in the oven for 15 -20 mins. Take it out when moving the tofu around).
- Combine all the ingredients for Orange Sauce, except water and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat to bring to a boil. (Alternatively, cook garlic and ginger in oil for a minute then add the rest of the ingredients)Mix cornstarch in the water well and add into the simmering sauce. Mix and Cook for another 2 mins to thicken. Stir well for even thickening. Taste and adjust salt, sweet, flavor.
- Add the baked tofu to the sauce and toss to coat. Take off heat. Serve with the broccoli, garnished with scallions, pepper flakes, over rice or grains.
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Notes
Variations: Add zest of half an orange for zestier.
Add more sriracha for heat.
Soyfree: Use chickpea tofu. Cube and toss with 1.5 tbsp cornstarch. Panfry to crisp most edges. then add to orange sauce. Use coconut aminos and salt instead of soy sauce
Nutrition is for 1 serve. Does not include rice or broccoli
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 32.8mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1.6mg