Orange Tofu (Vegan Orange Chicken!)

Ingredients

• 1 batch Crispy Baked Tofu
• 1/2 tsp. orange zest
• 3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed*
• 2-3 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 2 tsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare tofu: Make the crispy baked tofu.

2. 2

   Make orange sauce: While tofu is baking, place all sauce ingredients (except cornstarch) in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Set aside. Then in a separate small bowl, add 1 Tbsp. cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. cold water. Mix well to create a cornstarch slurry. Set this aside as well.

3. 3

   Heat orange sauce: Start warming the orange sauce when there’s about 5 minutes bake time remaining for the tofu. Add sauce to a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat on the stove. Bring to a light simmer, then add cornstarch slurry (stir again before adding). Stir well and let simmer for about 6-7 minutes, stirring often with a spatula, until sauce thickens.

4. 4

   Toss together: When sauce has thickened, turn off heat. Add baked tofu cubes and stir well to coat. Add sesame seeds if desired.

5. 5

   Serve: Spoon orange tofu over cooked rice, quinoa, noodles, or in veggie bowls. There may be some sauce leftover that you can spoon over your rice/noodles if you wish.