Description
This crispy orange tofu recipe features firm tofu tossed in a flavorful orange sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14–15 oz block of firm or extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 inch piece ginger (peeled, grated or finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- Red pepper flakes
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu by pressing the liquid out for at least 15 minutes.
- Tear the tofu into large bite-sized chunks.
- Combine the sauce ingredients: orange juice, zest, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes.
- Whisk to combine until smooth.
- Transfer the tofu chunks into a bowl and sprinkle on cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything together until the tofu is mostly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the tofu and cook for about 10 minutes, turning often.
- Remove the tofu once browned and set aside.
- Pour in the orange juice mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring for about 4 minutes.
- Add the tofu back into the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve with rice and enjoy!
Notes
Be sure to press the tofu adequately for the best texture and to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg