Crispy Vegan Orange Tofu
Ingredients
Sauce
- 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)
Tofu
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- cornstarch (for coating)
Preparation
For a chicken-like texture, freeze the tofu in its liquid, thaw it, squeeze out excess liquid, break into pieces, and coat generously in cornstarch.
Shallow fry the tofu in a non-stick pan with medium heat and your choice of oil until golden and crispy on all sides.
While frying the tofu, prepare the sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients and heating in a saucepan until it thickens.
Pour the sauce over the tofu in the pan and stir until all pieces are coated.
Serve with rice or noodles, your favorite vegetables, and garnish with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and orange zest.
Tips
Freezing the tofu before preparation enhances its texture, making it chewier and more absorbent.
