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Sticky Orange Tofu

Tofu cubes in a sticky, sweet orange sauce. Make your own takeout at home with this easy vegan recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

For the tofu

  • 1 pack (300 g) extra firm tofu
  • ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • ½ cup (120 ml) orange juice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with the same amount of water
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Drain the tofu, pat it dry and cut into cubes.
  • In a mixing bowl, coat the tofu cubes in the cornstarch and season with salt and pepper. 
  • In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil until hot. Then add the tofu cubes and fry until light golden brown. Turn the cubes over with tongs, to cook all sides evenly.
  • Set the tofu aside on a plate, so you can make the sauce.
  • Heat the sesame oil, then add the finely chopped garlic and chilli flakes and fry for 1 minute.
  • Next add the orange juice, zest, sugar, soy sauce and rice vinegar and give it a stir. 
  • Mix the cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water to make a very smooth slurry, then stir it into the sauce.
  • Continue to cook the sauce until it bubbles up and becomes thick and sticky.
  • Combine the tofu with the sauce and serve with your choice of veggies and rice or noodles.
  • Garnish with some extra orange zest or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

We've tested it with both freshly squeezed and store-bought juice. You can use whichever you prefer. Around 2 oranges will give you ½ a cup of juice. 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1130mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 4mg
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