Easy Orange Tofu Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Crispy baked tofu is coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made of garlic, ginger, vinegar, and orange juice. Serve over warm rice and veggies for a complete meal.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 223kcal

Author Ligia Lugo

Ingredients

For the “Chicken”

1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp orange zest freshly grated
1 tbsp olive oil
14 oz Firm tofu drained, torn into pieces

For the Orange Sauce

1 tbsp coconut oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ginger powder
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 ½ tbsp water
Jasmin or Basmati rice to serve with

Instructions

Prepare the tofu; preheat oven to 375F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, orange zest, and olive oil in a bowl.
Add tofu and stir to combine.
Transfer the tofu onto a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
In the meantime, make the sauce; melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic powder, ginger powder, soy sauce, and rice vinegar and stir to combine. Add orange juice and bring to a simmer.
Whisk cornstarch with water to make the slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet and simmer for 1 minute.
Add the tofu and stir to coat it well.
Serve with warm rice and sprinkled with some sesame seeds.

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