Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of tofu (16 oz / 454 g)
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4–1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3–1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional)
- 2 teaspoons crushed ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Press and dry the tofu, then break it into small nuggets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder. Gradually add water until you achieve a slightly runny batter.
- Coat the tofu chunks in the batter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry battered tofu pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 5–6 minutes each side.
- For the sauce, mix orange juice, sugar, tamari, vinegar, Sriracha, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and zest in another bowl; simmer for about 5 minutes in a skillet until thickened.
- Toss crispy tofu in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve over steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg