Crispy Spiced Orange Tofu and veggies
Prepare the tofu: Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks. Place in a medium bowl, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons tamari. Toss t...
Ingredients
- 1 block (14-16 oz) firm or extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamari, plus 2 tablespoons for sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus 1 teaspoon for slurry
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ginger-garlic paste)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: orange zest, red chili flakes, or gochujang sauce
- Optional: Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
Prepare the tofu: Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks. Place in a medium bowl, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons tamari. Toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornstarch over the tofu and toss again until well coated. Arrange the coated tofu on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring pieces do not touch. Air fry the tofu at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. While the tofu is air frying, prepare the sauce: Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger (or ginger-garlic paste) to the pan. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant. Add baby corn, bell pepper, onion chunks optionally to give it a flavor and nutrition boost and saute them for a couple of minutes. Pour in the orange juice, 2 tablespoons tamari, and rice vinegar. Add optional orange zest if using. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until dissolved to create a slurry. Add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce. Continue to simmer for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. If using, stir in optional red chili flakes or gochujang sauce at the end of cooking the sauce. Remove the crispy tofu from the air fryer and add it directly to the pan with the sauce. Optionally sprinkle some chia, flax and hemp seeds for added nutrition boost! Toss gently to coat all sides of the tofu in the glossy sauce. Chop up some green onion/chives on top before serving. Serve the coated tofu warm, ideally over rice or as desired.
