Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block extra-firm tofu
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Zest from 1/2 orange
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Slice the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
- Toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch and salt until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the tofu cubes in batches until each side is golden and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, sriracha, maple syrup, and orange zest.
- Pour the citrus glaze into the pan and let it thicken slightly.
- Toss the crispy tofu cubes in the glaze, making sure not to soak them, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, place glazed tofu on a wire rack for a minute before serving. Can also be air-fried for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg