Baked tofu dusted with cornstarch and spices covered in sweet and spicy orange sauce. Vegan, gluten free, super delicious, satisfying and simple to make.
ingredients For baked orange tofu:
- 1 package tofu (I use super firm, high protein tofu bought from Trader Joe’s)
Tofu seasoning ingredients
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
Orange sauce ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 4 tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener of choice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp orange zest
Cornstarch slurry
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
INSTRUCTIONS:
The first step is to make the baked tofu simply by shaking the tofu in a bag with cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. For this recipe I like to use SUPER FIRM high protein tofu from Trader Joes. If using super firm tofu you don’t need to press it, just pat it dry with a paper towel. This baked tofu recipe is really delicious just on its own or you can use it for any other sauce you like. Spread thee tofu out on oiled baking sheet and bake for 30 mins flipping half way through. Tip- coat the pan in about 1 tbsp of oil and when you flip the tofu try to get the sides covered in the oil on the pan, this will make the sides crispy.
While the tofu is baking start working on the orange sauce ingredients. Combine orange juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flake, orange zest in a sauce pan and simmer for about 5 mins. Mix in a cornstarch slurry and stir for 5 more mins until thickened. When the tofu is done baking add it to the orange sauce and stir to cover it in the sauce.
Orange Tofu
Equipment
- baking sheet
- sauce pan
- ziplock bag
Ingredients
- 1 package tofu I use super firm, high protein tofu from TJ
Tofu seasoning ingredients
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
Orange sauce ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 4 tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener of choice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp orange zest
Cornstarch slurry
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Remove tofu from the package. If using super/extra firm tofu just pat it dry with a paper towel and cut it into cubes. If using firm tofu wrap it in dish towel or paper towels. Place under a heavy object such as a cast iron skillet and let it sit for 5 minutes to press the moisture out. After the 5 mins unwrap the tofu and cut it into cubes.
- To a ziplock bag add in the tofu seasoning ingredients and mix them together, then add in the tofu to the bag. Seal the bag and gently toss around the tofu so it is coated in the spices. Take out the tofu and place on an oiled baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes flipping halfway through.
- In a sauce pan combine all of the ingredients for the orange sauce over medium heat EXCEPT FOR the cornstarch and water. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl mix together the cornstarch and water to make the cornstarch slurry. Pour in the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir well for 5 more minutes. Turn off the heat and add the tofu to the sauce and mix well to coat it. Serve while hot with brown rice or quinoa
