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30-Minute Sticky Orange Tofu

Best Tofu Recipes, Including Orange Tofu

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My list of best tofu recipes to help you add more plant-based protein to your diet, including this delicious Crispy Sticky Orange Tofu.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian
Diet Vegan
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, Easy, Healthy, Sticky Orange Tofu
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Marley Goldin

Equipment

Ingredients

Crispy Tofu

  • 14 ounces extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Sticky Orange Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice juice of ½ orange = approx. ¼ cup juice
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish optional

Instructions

Crispy Tofu

  • Drain and press your tofu. Either use a tofu press or place it between two clean kitchen towels and place something heavy (I use a wooden box!) on top of your tofu and press for at least 5 minutes.
    14 ounces extra firm tofu
  • Once most of the liquid is drained from your tofu, cut it in half lengthwise. Then, you can choose to either cube the tofu or cut it into triangles as pictured.
    1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Coat your tofu pieces in olive oil (I like to use a pastry brush for even coating), then sprinkle cornstarch on both sides.
  • Get a large frying pan hot before carefully placing your tofu flat on the pan to fry. Allow your tofu to cook until golden brown on both sides (about 3-5 minutes on each side).
    1 tablespoon olive oil

Sticky Orange Sauce

  • In the meantime, stir 1 teaspoon of cornstarch into 2 teaspoons of water to form a slurry and set aside.
    1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Dice your garlic and add it to a small saucepan over medium heat with orange juice, tamari, vinegar, honey, and ground ginger. Bring your sauce up to a boil and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally (cornstarch will start to thicken sauce once it reaches 295°F).
    2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice, 2 tablespoons tamari, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • When you're ready to serve, add the crispy tofu to a large mixing bowl and pour the sauce overtop. Toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional) and serve hot.
    ½ teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Notes

  • Don't rush your tofu pressing process.
  • Make sure to get your pan hot before adding your tofu.
  • Only add your sauce just before serving to make sure you keep your tofu crispy.
  • Find more delicious meat-free recipes in this collection of my best meatless meals!