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Easy Orange Tofu Recipe

Crispy tofu coated in delicious American-Chinese orange sauce and served over steamed rice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese , American

Ingredients

Crispy Tofu
  • 250 g tofu
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon five spice powder
Orange Sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 inch-piece fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 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

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  1. 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.
  2. Cut the tofu into medium-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Coat the tofu with the five-spice powder and corn flour. Mix well until all the pieces are equally coated.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Add the cooked tofu and sesame oil into the orange sauce. Combine well, and your orange tofu will be ready to serve.
  10. Garnish with finely sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and orange slices.

Notes

  • If you like your orange sauce thicker you can always add some more cornstarch.
  • If you like your orange sauce thicker you can always add some more cornstarch.

Nutrition Information

Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 1022mg (43%) Potassium 466mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 378IU (8%) Vitamin C 95mg (106%) Calcium 205mg (21%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% 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.