Five-Spice Tofu Triangles Recipe

Name: Five-Spice Tofu Triangles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tsp. black sesame seeds; 4 wide strips orange zest, sliced into long, thin slivers, divided; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil; 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tsp. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. five-spice powder; 1 star anise; 2 14-oz. pkgs. firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 green onions, chopped diagonally

Servings: persons

4 tsp. black sesame seeds
4 wide strips orange zest, sliced into long, thin slivers, divided
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. five-spice powder
1 star anise
2 14-oz. pkgs. firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 green onions, chopped diagonally

1
Toast sesame seeds 5 minutes in dry skillet, or until fragrant, shaking often.
2
Set aside.
3
Plunge orange zest in pot of boiling water.
4
Simmer 3 minutes, then drain.
5
Bring orange juice, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, five-spice powder, star anise, and half of orange zest to a boil in skillet over medium heat.
6
Add tofu, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until all liquid has evaporated.
7
Cook 3 to 4 minutes more, or until tofu cubes are browned, shaking pan occasionally.
8
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and remaining orange zest.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tsp. black sesame seeds, 4 wide strips orange zest, sliced into long, thin slivers, divided, 1 cup fresh orange juice, 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Five-Spice Tofu Triangles falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Five-Spice Tofu Triangles

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