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Orange Ginger Tofu. Sweet, sticky, ginger and orangey, kid-friendly. A healthier alternative to Chinese Orange Chicken. Vegan, gluten free, vegetarian.
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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
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sam Turnbull

Ingredients

For the tofu:

  • 1 block (350g) extra-firm or firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and pressed, and cut into 1" cubes (see notes)
  • 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

Optional garnishes:

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

To press the tofu, follow instructions in The Ultimate Guide for Pressing Tofu

Nutrition

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

Find it online:

https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/orange-ginger-tofu/