Easy Orange Tofu Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Orange Tofu Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by pressing water out of tofu cubes using paper towels, then coating them evenly in a mixture of five-spice powder and cornstarch. These cubes are pan-fried in batches until golden and crisp on all sides without overcrowding the pan. The aromatic sauce is prepared by lightly sautéing minced garlic and ginger with turmeric powder, then adding fresh orange juice, water or vegetable stock, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cane sugar. This mixture simmers for several minutes to develop flavor.
A slurry of cornstarch and water is added to thicken the sauce before finishing with sesame oil for aroma. The cooked tofu is then tossed in the thickened orange sauce to coat it thoroughly. The dish is garnished with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and orange slices to add freshness and visual appeal. The combination of crispy tofu and a sweet, tangy, citrus-forward sauce creates a satisfying texture and balance.
Additional cornstarch can be added to the sauce if a thicker consistency is desired, allowing for customization. This dish works well as a vegetarian main or accompaniment with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Crispy Tofu
- 250 g tofu
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon five spice powder
Orange Sauce
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 inch-piece ginger fresh
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 ½ cup orange juice fresh
- 1 cup water or vegetable stock
- orange zest from one orange
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoon cane sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon corn starch
- 3 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
To garnish:
- 1 scallion
- 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 4 Orange slices
Instructions
- Wrap the tofu in kitchen paper to remove any excess water. Leave for a couple of minutes, change the paper to a dry one, and repeat.
- Cut the tofu into medium-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Coat the tofu with the five-spice powder and corn flour. Mix well until all the pieces are equally coated.
- Using a frying pan or a wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and add the coated tofu pieces in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan or wok.
- When the tofu is evenly cooked and golden brown, remove it from the pan using a slotted spoon and place it on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil. Reserve.
- Heat some vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and finely chopped or pressed garlic and ginger. After cooking for 1-2 minutes, add the turmeric powder and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add freshly squeezed orange juice, vegetable stock or water, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and leave simmering for 4-5 minutes.
- Dilute the cornstarch in lukewarm water. Add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce and mix well until it thickens. Cook for 5 more minutes and turn the heat off.
- Add the cooked tofu and sesame oil into the orange sauce. Combine well, and your orange tofu will be ready to serve.
- Garnish with finely sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and orange slices.
Notes
- Add extra cornstarch to the sauce if you prefer a thicker orange sauce consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1022mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 95mg | 106% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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