Orange Tofu
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1.5 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- pinch or two chilli flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (mixed together separately before adding to sauce)
- tofu
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- cornstarch (corn flour)
Preparation
For a more chicken-like texture, freeze tofu in its liquid, thaw out again and squeeze out any excess liquid, then break into pieces and coat generously in cornflour. i like to fill a small bowl with cornflour and roll each piece of tofu around in it to make sure it’s thoroughly coated
Shallow tofu fry at medium heat in a non-stick pan with your frying oil of choice- i usually use rapeseed or sunflower oil. turn pieces until they are golden and crispy on all sides. while tofu is frying, prepare your sauce by mixing all ingredients and heating in a saucepan until it starts to thicken. then pour into pan of tofu and stir together until all pieces are coated in the orange sauce
Serve with rice or noodles and your favourite veg, and garnish with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and orange zest