Spicy Orange Tofu
Nutrition
- Calories
- 294 cal
- Protein
- 12.5 g
- Carbs
- 12 g
- Fat
- 22.8 g
- Sat. fat
- 2.6 g
- Sugar
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 1344 mg
Ingredients
- 1 lb firm tofu
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 4 tsp dark sesame oil
- 3 clove garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh gingerroot
- 2 stalk green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tsp red chili pepper
Directions
- 1
Place tofu block onto short-side and slice into 4 square wedges
- 2
Lay the tofu flat again , and cut the block diagonally to make 8 triangles
- 3
Without separating the pieces , place tofu on a plate
- 4
Cover with a paper towel , and place a heavy skillet on top
- 5
Set aside for 30 minutes to drain excess water from the tofu
- 6
In a medium bowl , whisk together the orange juice , vinegar , soy sauce , oils , garlic , ginger
- 7
Separate the pressed tofu pieces , and arrange in a baking dish in a single layer
- 8
Cover with the marinade , and sprinkle with the green onion , chili strips and cilantro
- 9
Cover with plastic wrap , and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight
- 10
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 11
Pour off some of the marinade , so the tofu is covered halfway
- 12
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes , without turning , until the tofu is golden and most of the marinade has been absorbed
- 13
Prepare and add the remaining ingredients as listed: canola oil, dark sesame oil, fresh gingerroot.
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