Vegan orange tofu is delicious and easy to make recipe in which baked tofu cubes are soaked in a tangy orange sauce. A great option for hasslefree meatless dinner.
2cupsfirm tofupressed for around 15-20 minutes and cubed
2tbspcornstarch
1teaspoonall-purpose flour
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonblack pepper powder
¼teaspoonsalt
For the orange sauce
4garlic clovesfinely chopped
1 small piece of gingerfinely chopped
2cupsfresh orange juiceyou can also use unsweetened store bought juice
1.5tbspcornstarch
1.5tbspsugaradjust as per taste
Salt as per taste.Since the sauces are already salty, add the salt carefully and only if required.
2tbspsoy sauce
2tbspvinegar
½tbspany hot sauce of your choice
1tbspvegetable oil
½cupwater, at room temperature
For garnishing
Chili flakes
Chopped scallion
Instructions
Put all the ingredients required for baking tofu (except tofu) in a bowl and mix well. Now add the tofu cubes. Cover the bowl with a lid, shake well until all the cubes get nicely coated.
Spread the tofu cubes on a nonstick baking tray and put in a pre-heated oven. Bake for around 25-30 minutes and 200 degrees celsius.
In a bowl mix orange juice with soy sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, and sugar, till sugar gets dissolved.
In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water and keep aside.
Heat oil in a wok and add chopped ginger and garlic to it. Saute till they become fragrant.
Pour the orange juice mixture in the wok and let cook for a few minutes till the sauce starts boiling,
Add the cornstarch slurry, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes or till the sauce gets thickened
Add the baked tofu cubes and mix.
Check the seasoning, and add salt only if required. Switch off the gas.
Garnish with chopped scallion and chili flakes. Serve with steamed rice and enjoy.