Vegan Orange Tofu

First, adjust the oven temperature to 200 degrees.
Meanwhile, when the oven is heated we will marinate the tofu.
Take tofu, and dry it with a kitchen towel so moisture content is absorbed.
Cut the dry tofu into small bite sizes.
Shift into a bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, and olive oil.
Mix all ingredients so the tofu marinates well.
Grease the parchment paper with olive oil and place it over the baking tray.
Next, add marinated tofus to a baking sheet.
Bake it for 15-20 minutes until its outer layer is golden brown and tender.
The dish is ready. Serve it with orange sauce.
Pan
Cut tofu into small sizes.
Add olive oil to a frying pan. Heat it over a medium flame.
Next, add tofu to this pan. Sprinkle over salt.
Fry it over a medium flame for 10- 12 minutes.
Flip each side of tofu after every 4 minutes so it cooks easily on every side.
Transfer the fried tofus to a plate. Set aside this plate.
Preparation Of Orange Sauce

Add chopped garlic, maple sugar, orange juice, ginger, soy sauce, orange zest, and rice vinegar to a large nonstick pan.
On a low heat, simmer it for 5-6 minutes.
Meanwhile, add water, and cornstarch in a separate mixing bowl.
Whisk it continuously to make a fine and lumps-free slurry.
Add this slurry to the pan. Mix it continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce consistency thickens.
Next, add fried tofus to this pan and stir so the orange sauce mixes well.
The Vegan Orange Tofu is ready to serve.
Serving Ideas
Rice: You can serve the orange tofu with steamed or boiled rice. It goes well with Basmati rice, Jasmine rice, and whole-grain rice.
Noodles: Try it with Asian Noodles like Soba or Udon.
Veggies: It is also well-suited to steamed vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower florets, mushrooms, peas, green beans, and corn.
Salad: Enjoy orange tofu with varieties of salads like juicy mango salad, green leafy vegetables, and Asian cucumber salad.

Tips
Bake the marinated tofus for half an hour. It makes the tofu more crispy.
Add red chili flakes or hot sauce to give a spicy taste.
Use good quality orange. Fresh oranges give a refreshing orange taste.
Adjust the spices to your taste.

Storage Information
Refrigerator: You can pack the orange tofu’s in airtight bags. Place these airtight bags in a fridge for 3-5 days.
Freezer: I wouldn’t suggest freezing this dish because tofu and sauces are used which will impart a bad taste.
Reheating: You may reheat the dish in two different ways :
Microwave oven: Rewarm it for 20-30 seconds.
Stovetop: heat pan over a slow flame and warm the orange tofu’s for 1-2 minutes.

FAQs
How we can garnish this dish?
You can add chopped green onions, scallions, chives, or sesame seeds as a topping.

Can I use any alternative of tofu?
Chickpeas, seitans, and baked cauliflower are good alternatives to tofu. The taste of every ingredient will vary.

Is any substitute available for soy sauce?
Add coconut amino or low-sodium gluten-free tamari sauce instead of soy sauce if it’s unavailable at any local market.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving Size 1 serving
Total Calories 203kcal
Carbohydrates 20g
Protein 12g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 12g
Total Fat 9g
Magnesium 18mg
Iron 2mg