Orange Tofu

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:
For the tofu:

• 400 g extra firm tofu, pressed* for at least 20 minutes, and drained
• 1 ½ Tbsp. canola oil
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• Salt to taste

For the Sauce:

• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 Tbsp. garlic
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp. white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp. chili pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. corn starch
• 2 Tbsp. cold water
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, for garnish
• 1 tsp. orange zest (optional)

For serving:

• Orange slices
• Steamed white rice

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 390ºF.
2. Cut tofu into cubes or small chunks. Drizzle with oil and then toss with cornstarch and salt until well coated.
3. Spread out evenly on a lined oven sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
4. While the tofu is baking, combine the orange juice, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, white vinegar, sesame oil, chili pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl.  Pour into a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and pour in the cornstarch slurry.
5. Once the tofu is done, add it to the sauce and stir until evenly coated.  Top with orange zest and sesame seeds.
6. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with orange slices. Enjoy!

Notes

*To press tofu, use a tofu press or place tofu in a shallow bowl or plate, place an inverted plate on top and a heavy object on top. If pressing overnight, place it in the fridge.

Use chicken as an easy alternative to tofu!