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ORANGE TOFU

Orange Tofu

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Orange Sauce, Tofu
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 508kcal
Crispy Orange Tofu – a vegan alternative to the famous Orange Chicken dish from Panda Express that's just as flavorful and delicious as the original.
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Ingredients

Tofu marinade

Wet Dredging

Dry Dredging

Orange Sauce

Instructions

How to Make Tofu Marinade

  • Press the tofu for 15-20 minutes.
  • Combine the black vinegar, poultry seasoning, sesame oil, soy sauce, and kosher salt, and stir.
  • Pour the marinade over the tofu, using your hands to rub the marinade into the tofu.
  • Set aside.

How to make the Dry Dredging mixture

  • Combine the cornstarch and flour.

How to make the Orange Sauce

  • Heat a sauce pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, and lightly toast the garlic and ginger.
  • Add the sugar and red chili flakes, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • The sliced scallions are added next and stirred to combine.
  • Combine the orange juice, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and cornstarch. Stir to dissolve the cornstarch.
  • Pour the cornstarch mixture into the pot.
  • Cook stirring until the sauce is thick. About 2 minutes.
  • Set aside.

How to Cook Crispy Tofu

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat with olive oil.
  • Coat the tofu with cornstarch mixture.
  • Once the olive oil is hot add some of the coated tofu.
  • Cook all sides of the tofu until crispy and golden brown.
  • Gently heat the orange sauce, add the crispy tofu, and serve.

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg