Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Orange Tofu, a vegetarian take on the beloved orange chicken. This dish features crispy tofu cubes enveloped in a tangy and sweet orange sauce, making it a perfect addition to family dinners or quick weeknight meals. With just 25 minutes from preparation to plate, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love. Serve it over fluffy rice or toss it into a fresh salad for added versatility. Packed with plant-based protein and bursting with flavor, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping your meals healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces tofu (firm or extra firm)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 3 tablespoons spring onions tops (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tofu: Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- Coat the Tofu: In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Toss the tofu cubes until evenly coated.
- Cook the Tofu: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the tofu for about 10 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté ginger and garlic briefly before adding orange juice, zest, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and cornstarch. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Everything: Return the tofu and add sliced red bell pepper to the sauce; toss until well-coated.
- Serve: Enjoy hot over cooked rice garnished with chopped spring onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg