Orange Ginger Tofu with Tamari Glaze

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1.5 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 cloves garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 to 2 pinch chilli flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with water separately before adding to sauce)
• 1 tbsp water (mixed with cornstarch separately before adding to sauce)
• 1 block extra firm tofu (14 oz, frozen and thawed for chicken-like texture, then pressed to remove excess liquid)
• to taste cornstarch (corn flour) (for coating tofu pieces)
• to taste frying oil (for shallow frying at medium heat)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the sauce by combining freshly squeezed orange juice, tamari or soy sauce, agave or maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, orange zest, and chilli flakes (if using) in a bowl.

2. 2

   Mix cornstarch and water together separately in a small bowl, then add to the sauce and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Prepare the tofu: freeze the extra firm tofu block in its liquid, then thaw and squeeze out any excess liquid.

4. 4

   Break the thawed tofu into pieces and coat generously in cornstarch (corn flour). Fill a small bowl with cornstarch and roll each piece around in it to ensure thorough coating.

5. 5

   Heat frying oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

6. 6

   Shallow fry the coated tofu pieces until golden and crispy.

7. 7

   Pour the prepared sauce over the fried tofu and toss to coat evenly.

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