Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 F.

2. 2

   Cut extra-firm tofu into 1-inch cubes.

   Ingredients

   • extra-firm tofu 2 14 oz blocks
3. 3

   In a medium bowl, toss the tofu with tamari and avocado or olive oil.

   Ingredients

   • tamari 1 Tbsp
   • avocado or olive oil 1 Tbsp
4. 4

   Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu.

   Ingredients

   • cornstarch 1.5 Tbsp
5. 5

   Toss again in cornstarch to coat evenly.

   Ingredients

   • cornstarch 1.5 Tbsp
6. 6

   Spread the tofu on a parchment-lined sheet pan.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

8. 8

   While the tofu bakes, heat sesame oil in a medium pan over medium heat.

   Ingredients

   • sesame oil 2 tsp
9. 9

   Add garlic cloves, ginger, and red chili flakes.

   Ingredients

   • garlic cloves 2
   • ginger 1/2 in
   • red chili flakes 0.5 Tbsp
10. 10

    Saute until fragrant.

11. 11

    Add orange juice, brown sugar, tamari, vinegar, and orange zest.

    Ingredients

    • orange juice 1 c
    • brown sugar 1/3 c
    • tamari 4 tbsp
    • vinegar 3 Tbsp
    • orange zest 1 orange
12. 12

    Bring to a simmer.

13. 13

    Cook until the sauce starts to thicken.

14. 14

    If needed, add cornstarch to thicken further, or a splash of water to thin it out.

    Ingredients

    • cornstarch 1 Tbsp
15. 15

    Toss the baked tofu with the orange sauce before serving.