Orange Basil Tofu With Fennel Recipe

Name: Orange Basil Tofu With Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. Extra-firm Tofu; 1 tbl. Soy Sauce; 2 tsp. Sesame Oil; 1 tbl. Orange Zest; 5 tbl. Orange Juice; 1 tsp. Hot Pepper Flakes; 2 tbl. Peanut Oil; 1 lg. Fennel Bulb; cut into 1/2 strips; 2 Garlic Cloves; minced; 1 tbl. Fresh Ginger Root; grated; 3 Scallions; sliced thin; 10 Whole fresh Basil Leaves

Servings: persons

1 lb. Extra-firm Tofu
1 tbl. Soy Sauce
2 tsp. Sesame Oil
1 tbl. Orange Zest
5 tbl. Orange Juice
1 tsp. Hot Pepper Flakes
2 tbl. Peanut Oil
1 lg. Fennel Bulb; cut into 1/2 strips
2 Garlic Cloves; minced
1 tbl. Fresh Ginger Root; grated
3 Scallions; sliced thin
10 Whole fresh Basil Leaves

1
Drain Tofu and cut into 3/4' thick slabs. Blot slabs dry on paper towel . Cut slabs into 1/4' cubes.
2
Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, orange zest and juice, and hot pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
3
Heat wok and add 1 tbl. of peanut oil. Wait just before smoking point and add tofu. Stir until all sides of tofu are golden brown. Transfer tofu to plate and set aside.
4
Add other tbl. of peanut oil and toss in fennel. Sautee until crisp and tender , about 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and scallions and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5
Return tofu to wok.
6
Stir in orange pepper sauce and add basil. Cook only until the sauce coats the tofu and fennel, about 15 seconds.
7
Serve immediately.

539

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. Extra-firm Tofu, 1 tbl. Soy Sauce, 2 tsp. Sesame Oil, 1 tbl. Orange Zest, and more.

Yes, Orange Basil Tofu With Fennel 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.

Orange Basil Tofu With Fennel

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