Vegan Orange Tofu
This vegan orange tofu recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout while sticking to a plant-based diet.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Extra Firm Tofu drained and pressed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp cornstarch
- water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1/2 cup avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Dice the tofu into ½-1” cubes.
- In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, and1/3 cup cornstarch. Add water until it reaches a runny consistency, but coats the back of a spoon. Start with 1/3 cup and add more from there.
- Toss the tofu into the batter and lightly toss to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
- While the oil heats up, whisk together the orange juice, sugar, zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and the remaining 2 tbsp corn starch until combined.
- Once the oil is hot, add the tofu, working in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan.
- Remove the oil from the pan and return to the burner. Add the orange sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Add the tofu to the pan and toss until the tofu is completely coated.
- Remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 1159mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg