Orange Ginger Tofu
Sweet, sticky, ginger and orangey, kid-friendly. A healthier alternative to Chinese Orange Chicken. Vegan, gluten free, vegetarian.
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sam Turnbull
For the tofu:
- 1 block (350g) extra-firm or firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and pressed, and cut into 1" cubes (see notes)
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil, for frying (more if needed)
- Cooked rice, for serving
For the orange ginger sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
To prepare the tofu: In a medium bowl toss the tofu in the cornstarch, shake off excess cornstarch and set tofu cubes aside. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the tofu cubes until all sides are golden brown, a couple of minutes on each side. Drain tofu on paper towel to get rid of excess oil.
To prepare the orange ginger sauce: Add all of the sauce ingredients to a small pot. Whisk to combine, making sure the cornstarch is mixed well. Put the pot over medium-high heat and whisk until the sauce thickens about 3 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat, toss in the tofu and stir to combine. Serve over rice with garnishes.
Serving: 1serving of tofu without rice (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg
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https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/orange-ginger-tofu/