Orange Tofu
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 16 oz block of extra firm tofu drained and cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Orange Sauce
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger grated
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wrap the block of tofu in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel, and place a weight on top, like a heavy book or a skillet, to remove excess moisture. Press for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
- Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium-high flame; cook them for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Reserve.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all the sauce ingredients.
- Add the sauce to the pan and let it cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, whisking continuously.
- Lastly, add the tofu to the pan, and toss everything together until well coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice noodles, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 206g | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.9g | Protein: 12.8g | Fat: 11.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.7g | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 8.1g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2.8mg