CHARACTERISTICS
Extra-Firm Tofu Plant Based Lunches and DinnersOrange 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.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
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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
- 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.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the oil and brown the tofu cubes, about 6 minutes.
- 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.
- 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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