Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Vegan Orange Tofu that combines sweet and tangy flavors for a perfect dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, orange juice, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the tofu in the cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Pour the orange sauce over the tofu and stir to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Ensure to press the tofu well for crispiness and avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, vegan, orange sauce, quick recipe, easy cooking