CHARACTERISTICS

Extra-Firm Tofu Plant Based Lunches and Dinners

Orange Tofu

SERVINGS

3

PREPARATION

15 min

COOKING

15 min

Put a zesty twist on your dinner with this vibrant, 100% plant-based Orange Tofu recipe! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, our Soykei extra firm tofu is coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce with just the right kick of fresh ginger. It’s quick, comforting, and full of flavour—perfect for a weeknight meal that feels like a treat.

Ingredients

Preparation

Ingredients

Sauté

  • 1 block of 350 g of extra firm Soykei tofu
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) cornstarch
  • 7.5 ml (1/2 tbsp) garlic powder
  • 1.25 ml (1/4 tsp) salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil

Sauce

  • 175 ml (3/4 cup) orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) fresh ginger, finely grated

Preparation

  1. In a cloth, pat dry the tofu well, then cut it into cubes (24 units). In a large bowl, coat the tofu cubes with the cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the oil and brown the tofu cubes, about 6 minutes.
  3. Pour in the ingredients for the sauce. Mix and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  4. Serve with your choice of side (rice, vegetables)

Recipe and photo: Julie DesGroseilliers nutritionist

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 175 ml (3/4 cup) orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) fresh ginger, finely grated

Preparation

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