Orange Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu
• 1 Tablespoon Avocado/Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Tamari
• 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 Tsp Sesame Oil
• 1/2 inch ginger, grated
• 1/2 Tbsp red chili flakes
• 1 Cup Orange Juice
• 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Tamari
• 3 Tbsp Vinegar
• Orange Zest
• 1 Tbsp Cornstarch

Steps

• Preheat oven to 425°F
• Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes
• Add tofu to medium bowl, toss with tamari and avocado oil.
• Add cornstarch on top and toss again.
• Bake on tray with parchment paper for ~30 minutes, flipping half way through.
• Once tofu is cooking, add sesame oil to a medium pan. Set to medium heat.
• Once warm, add garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes.
• Saute until fragrent, then add orange juice, brown sugar, tamari, vinegar, and orange zest.
• Bring to a simmer, then continue cooking until it starts to thicken.
• Optionally add cornstarch to thicken as needed, or water to thin.
• Once ready, remove tofu from the oven and toss in a bowl with the orange sauce.