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Orange Tofu in bowl with broccoli and white rice
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Easy Vegan Orange Tofu [+VIDEO]

Crispy tofu pieces tossed in a simple orange sauce that's perfect for at home take out!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Keyword Tofu
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 379kcal

Ingredients

Orange Sauce

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the diced tofu and toss with a generous amount of cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    1 package extra firm tofu, Cornstarch, salt and pepper to taste
  • Transfer the coated tofu to your air fryer basket and spray generously with oil.
    enough spray oil for air frying
  • Bake on 400° for 20 minutes.
  • While the tofu is cooking, begin preparing the orange sauce in a large pan.
  • Over medium heat, add Lee Kum Kee Sesame Oil. Add in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    1 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Sesame Oil, 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • Add in ground ginger, sugar, orange juice, Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar has dissolved and increase heat to a medium high temperature.
    1 tsp ground ginger, ⅓ cup organic cane sugar, ¼ cup orange juice, ½ tsp Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce, ¼ cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Once the mixture has reached a low boil, reduce heat and add the cornstarch and water mixture a little at a time (may not need the entire amount). Whisk to combine. Continue stirring until a syrup-like mixture is formed.
    2 tbsp water+2 tbsp cornstarch mixed together
  • Once your tofu is done cooking, toss it in the sauce until each piece is coated. 
  • Plate the orange tofu with optional rice and broccoli. Enjoy!
    white rice, steamed broccoli

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Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.8g | Protein: 35.8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 487mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5.4g | Calcium: 532mg | Iron: 5mg