Vegan Orange Tofu

Vegan Orange Tofu is a Chinese American recipe that gives a tangy and sweet taste. Simple items are used to prepare this dish. It is a healthy, flavorful, and gluten-free meal. Tofu is the main ingredient that provides a protein source. Marinate the tofu with rice wine vinegar, orange juice, and other spices. It tastes far better than restaurant vegan orange tofu. Perfect for dinner nights, or lunchtime. You can cook this delicious and zesty dish at home. Everyone at your home will love its taste. Begin this recipe with the following cooking instructions.

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl
• Baking Tray
• Frying Pan
• Nonstick pan

Ingredients

• Extra Firm Tofu 1Ib
• Tofu Coating
• Corn starch 2-3tbsp
• Soy Sauce 1tbsp
• Olive Oil 1tbsp
• Salt 1/2tsp

Orange Sauce

• Orange Juice 1/2cup
• Soy Sauce 1 1/2tbsp
• Normal Water 1/4cup
• Maple Syrup 2tbsp
• Chopped Ginger 1tsp
• Grated Garlic Clove 1
• Rice Vinegar 1tbsp
• Corn starch 1tbsp

Cooking

• Vegan oil- used for frying purposes
• Chopped Onion 1/2- optional
• Slices of Orange- optional
• Salt- to taste

Ingredients

Cornstarch: It thickens the soup’s consistency and helps to coat the tofu.
Soy Sauce: Use low-sodium soy sauce.
Rice Wine Vinegar: It is used to balance the dish’s flavor. You can replace it with white vinegar.
Orange Juice: Fresh juice is used to give a tangy flavor.

Instructions

1. Prepare the soft and tangy vegan orange tofu in two methods.

Oven

1. First, adjust the oven temperature to 200 degrees.
2. Meanwhile, when the oven is heated we will marinate the tofu.
3. Take tofu, and dry it with a kitchen towel so moisture content is absorbed.
4. Cut the dry tofu into small bite sizes.
5. Shift into a bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, and olive oil.
6. Mix all ingredients so the tofu marinates well.
7. Grease the parchment paper with olive oil and place it over the baking tray.
8. Next, add marinated tofus to a baking sheet.
9. Bake it for 15-20 minutes until its outer layer is golden brown and tender.
10. The dish is ready. Serve it with orange sauce.

Pan

1. Cut tofu into small sizes.
2. Add olive oil to a frying pan. Heat it over a medium flame.
3. Next, add tofu to this pan. Sprinkle over salt.
4. Fry it over a medium flame for 10- 12 minutes.
5. Flip each side of tofu after every 4 minutes so it cooks easily on every side.
6. Transfer the fried tofus to a plate. Set aside this plate.

Preparation Of Orange Sauce

1. Add chopped garlic, maple sugar, orange juice, ginger, soy sauce, orange zest, and rice vinegar to a large nonstick pan.
2. On a low heat, simmer it for 5-6 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, add water, and cornstarch in a separate mixing bowl.
4. Whisk it continuously to make a fine and lumps-free slurry.
5. Add this slurry to the pan. Mix it continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce consistency thickens.
6. Next, add fried tofus to this pan and stir so the orange sauce mixes well.
7. The Vegan Orange Tofu is ready to serve.

Serving Ideas

Rice: You can serve the orange tofu with steamed or boiled rice. It goes well with Basmati rice, Jasmine rice, and whole-grain rice.
Noodles: Try it with Asian Noodles like Soba or Udon.
Veggies: It is also well-suited to steamed vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower florets, mushrooms, peas, green beans, and corn.
Salad: Enjoy orange tofu with varieties of salads like juicy mango salad, green leafy vegetables, and Asian cucumber salad.

Tips

Bake the marinated tofus for half an hour. It makes the tofu more crispy.
Add red chili flakes or hot sauce to give a spicy taste.
Use good quality orange. Fresh oranges give a refreshing orange taste.
Adjust the spices to your taste.

Storage Information

Refrigerator: You can pack the orange tofu’s in airtight bags. Place these airtight bags in a fridge for 3-5 days.
Freezer: I wouldn’t suggest freezing this dish because tofu and sauces are used which will impart a bad taste.
Reheating: You may reheat the dish in two different ways :
Microwave oven: Rewarm it for 20-30 seconds.
Stovetop: heat pan over a slow flame and warm the orange tofu’s for 1-2 minutes.

FAQs

How we can garnish this dish?
You can add chopped green onions, scallions, chives, or sesame seeds as a topping.

Can I use any alternative of tofu?
Chickpeas, seitans, and baked cauliflower are good alternatives to tofu. The taste of every ingredient will vary.

Is any substitute available for soy sauce?
Add coconut amino or low-sodium gluten-free tamari sauce instead of soy sauce if it’s unavailable at any local market.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Serving Size 1 serving
Total Calories 203kcal
Carbohydrates 20g
Protein 12g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 12g
Total Fat 9g
Magnesium 18mg
Iron 2mg