Orange Tofuken Recipe

Name: Orange Tofuken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 12 ounces extra firm tofu (drained and pressed); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or adjusted to your taste); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
12 ounces extra firm tofu (drained and pressed)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or adjusted to your taste)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

1
Cut tofu into bite sized pieces and saute in 2 tablespoons oil until browned.
2
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute garlic and green onions in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until garlic is golden.
3
Add water, orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
4
In a small cup or dish, mix together cornstarch and water until thoroughly blended. Pour cornstarch mixture into sauce, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until sauce thickens to your liking. Remove from heat and combine with tofu until completely coated. Serve over rice.
5
Note: use more or less cornstarch mixture depending on how thick you like your sauce. You can also add ginger if you like that flavor. Or orange peel or orange juice concentrate for more orange flavor. Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided), 12 ounces extra firm tofu (drained and pressed), 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Orange Tofuken 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.

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Orange Tofuken

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