Orange Tofu
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Orange Tofu
Description
Orange Tofu combines fried tofu with a vibrant orange sauce including brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and minced garlic. After pressing and cubing the tofu, it is coated with cornstarch and pan-fried until crisp on all sides, providing a satisfying texture. The orange sauce is simmered and thickened with a cornstarch slurry to achieve a glossy, thick consistency that clings well to the tofu. The mixture of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors creates a well-rounded taste.
The crispy tofu coated in orange sauce is versatile and can be served with steamed rice or as part of a vegetable stir-fry meal. The sauce quantity is designed for two blocks of tofu, yielding four servings, allowing for flexibility in portion sizes.
The recipe's step-by-step approach to pressing the tofu and cooking the sauce ensures the right texture and flavor balance. Using olive oil to pan-fry the tofu helps achieve crispiness without overpowering the dish.
Ingredients
- 350 gram tofu or double, extra firm
- 4 tbsp cornstarch 3 for the tofu, 1 for the sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp garlic minced
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 30 minutes and then cut the tofu block into bite sized cubes.
- Coat the tofu with cornstarch.
- Heat a pan on medium heat with some olive oil and pan fry the tofu cubes for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are crispy all over.
- At the same time, add the orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and minced garlic to a sauce pan and bring it up to a boil before lowering the heat to simmer.
- After 5 minutes, make a cornstarch slurry by combining 1 tbsp cold water with 1 tbsp cornstarch and add it to the orange sauce. Let it continue to simmer until thickened to your liking.
- Once the tofu is crispy and the orange sauce is done, coat the tofu in the sauce before serving.
Notes
- The sauce quantity is sufficient to coat two blocks of tofu, making four servings in total.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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