Vegan Orange Tofu

Serving Size: 10

Scrumptious, tangy, and orange flakes to enhance a mouthful of flavors! This dish is vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, and nut-free. A favorite for everyone without all the extras! Simply scrumptious!

Recipe by: Jen Stone

Cook Times

Active Prep10

Hands-On Cook0

Hands-Off Cook25

Passive0

Total Time35

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Baking sheet, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Sharp Knives, Tongs, Top Stove, Wok

Ingredients

45 ounce firm tofu pressed for 15 minutes and then cubed
5 tablespoon corn starch divided
2 ½ teaspoon rice flour or all purpose flour
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
dash freshly ground black pepper

Orange sauce:

10 clove garlic finely chopped
2 ½ tablespoon fresh ginger grated
5 tablespoon tamari sauce Tamari for gluten-free or soy sauce
5 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
2 ½ cup orange juiced
7 ½ tablespoon maple syrup or sugar
⅔ cup water
5 tablespoon corn starch
2 ½ teaspoon Sriracha or other hot sauce
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F
Line a dish with parchment or grease
Add cubes tofu to a large bowl
Sprinkle 2 tbsp cornstarch, flour, salt, garlic, and pepper
Close top of bowl with lid or a plate and shake to coat
Add more cornstarch and shake again
Spread in a baking dish, bake at 400 F for 25-35 minutes
Give tofu a shake at 20 minute mark

Orange sauce:

Combine all ingredients for sauce, except water and cornstarch. Cook sauce over medium heat and bring to a boil
In a separate bowl, add cornstarch and water and add into boiling sauce
Mix and cook an additional 2 minutes, Stir well for even thickening
Taste and adjust salt, sweet, and flavor
In a mixing bowl, add baked tofu and sauce
Toss to coat

Reheating Instructions

Serve immediately. Can garnish with green onions and orange zest. Best if all is used when cooked.

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