🍊 Vegan Orange Tofu (Crispy, Sticky & Better Than Takeout)

Serves: 2–3 | Time: ~30 minutes

🌱 Ingredients

Tofu

• 400 g firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed & cubed

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Oil for frying or baking

Orange Sauce

• ½ cup fresh orange juice

• 1 tbsp orange zest

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)

• 2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

• Chili flakes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Crisp the tofu:
   Toss tofu with cornstarch, salt & pepper. Pan-fry in hot oil until golden on all sides
   (or bake at 200°C / 400°F for 25 minutes, flipping once).

2. Make sauce:
   In a pan, combine orange juice, zest, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, ginger & garlic. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

3. Thicken:
   Stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook until glossy and thick.

4. Combine:
   Add crispy tofu, toss to coat well. Cook 1–2 minutes.