Orange Tofu

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Press a block of extra firm tofu for about 15 minutes to remove extra moisture.
  2. 2Press a block of extra firm tofu for about 15 minutes to remove extra moisture.
  3. 3Press a block of extra firm tofu for about 15 minutes to remove extra moisture.
  4. 4Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks.
  5. 5Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks.
  6. 6Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks.
  7. 7Toss the tofu with oil, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  8. 8Toss the tofu with oil, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  9. 9Toss the tofu with oil, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  10. 10Toss the tofu in corn starch or potato starch until fully coated.
  11. 11Toss the tofu in corn starch or potato starch until fully coated.
  12. 12Toss the tofu in corn starch or potato starch until fully coated.
  13. 13Air fry the tofu at 400° for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  14. 14Air fry the tofu at 400° for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  15. 15Air fry the tofu at 400° for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  16. 16In the meantime, make some steamed rice.
  17. 17In the meantime, make some steamed rice.
  18. 18In the meantime, make some steamed rice.
  19. 19For the orange sauce, mince garlic and ginger, and slice a few scallions.
  20. 20For the orange sauce, mince garlic and ginger, and slice a few scallions.
  21. 21For the orange sauce, mince garlic and ginger, and slice a few scallions.
  22. 22Mix half a cup of orange juice with soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, some corn starch, and orange zest.
  23. 23Mix half a cup of orange juice with soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, some corn starch, and orange zest.
  24. 24Mix half a cup of orange juice with soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, some corn starch, and orange zest.
  25. 25To a cold pan, add a drizzle of oil, optional red pepper flakes, and your aromatics (garlic and ginger).
  26. 26To a cold pan, add a drizzle of oil, optional red pepper flakes, and your aromatics (garlic and ginger).
  27. 27To a cold pan, add a drizzle of oil, optional red pepper flakes, and your aromatics (garlic and ginger).
  28. 28Let them heat up together so the garlic doesn't burn.
  29. 29Let them heat up together so the garlic doesn't burn.
  30. 30Let them heat up together so the garlic doesn't burn.
  31. 31When everything is fragrant, pour in your sauce and let it simmer to thicken.
  32. 32When everything is fragrant, pour in your sauce and let it simmer to thicken.
  33. 33When everything is fragrant, pour in your sauce and let it simmer to thicken.
  34. 34Toss the crispy tofu in the sticky orange sauce to coat.
  35. 35Toss the crispy tofu in the sticky orange sauce to coat.
  36. 36Toss the crispy tofu in the sticky orange sauce to coat.
  37. 37Finish with a splash of toasted sesame oil and fresh scallions.
  38. 38Finish with a splash of toasted sesame oil and fresh scallions.
  39. 39Finish with a splash of toasted sesame oil and fresh scallions.
  40. 40Serve with rice and either steamed greens or a smashed cucumber salad.
  41. 41Serve with rice and either steamed greens or a smashed cucumber salad.
  42. 42Serve with rice and either steamed greens or a smashed cucumber salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • corn starch or potato starch
  • corn starch or potato starch
  • corn starch or potato starch
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • scallions
  • scallions
  • scallions
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • rice vinegar
  • rice vinegar
  • brown sugar
  • brown sugar
  • brown sugar
  • corn starch
  • corn starch
  • corn starch
  • orange zest
  • orange zest
  • orange zest
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • red pepper flakes
  • toasted sesame oil
  • toasted sesame oil
  • toasted sesame oil

Equipment

air fryercold pan

Tips

  • Tearing tofu into bite-sized chunks gives more texture than cubing it.
  • Heat aromatics with oil in a cold pan to prevent garlic from burning.
  • Serve with rice and either steamed greens or a smashed cucumber salad.