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Vegan Orange Tofu

Orange Tofu that is better than takeout! This vegan and gluten-free dinner recipe is easy to make and full of flavor thanks to the zesty orange glaze that perfectly coats the pan-fried crispy tofu.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Liv King

Ingredients
 

Crispy Tofu:

  • 1 Black Extra Firm Tofu drained and pressed
  • ½ tablespoon Low-Sodium Tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Pinch of Kosher Salt

Orange Sauce:

  • ½ cup Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • ¼ cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • ¼ cup Organic Cane Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Tamari or soy sauce
  • Zest of ½ an Orange
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Sauce or Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Instructions

  • Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water. You can do this by using a tofu press or by making a DIY tofu press. To do so, simply wrap the block of tofu in paper towels or clean dishcloths and place it in a shallow bowl. Then, stack heavy items on top to drain the excess water. 
  • Cube the tofu and toss in a large bowl. Coat in the tamari and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle in the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and a pinch of salt and toss carefully to coat.
  • Heat a large pan on medium-high heat and coat the base of the pan in vegetable oil. Add the tofu to the pan in batches and pan-fry on each side until crispy and golden brown, 2-3 minutes each side. Don't overcrowd the pan. Drain on wire rack. See above for more tips on frying tofu.
  • In a large pan, whisk together the sauce ingredients including the cornstarch until well incorporated. Bring the sauce to a soft boil and then reduce to a simmer on medium heat. Simmer until the sauce has thickened. Whisking often.
  • Add the crispy tofu and toss in the sauce to coat. Allow the tofu to simmer in the sauce for a minute or two more until the sauce has reached your desired thickness.
  • Serve over rice and top with green onions, orange slices, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe makes 2 large portions or 4 smaller ones.
Don't overcrowd the pan! Be sure not to overcrowd the pan when frying. Overcrowding will cause the tofu to steam and it will never get crispy. 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
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