Orange Teriyaki Tofu
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Orange Teriyaki Tofu recipe! Packed with bold flavors, this dish combines crispy, pan-fried cubes of extra-firm tofu with a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made from fresh orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. The sauce achieves the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory, thickened to cling beautifully to every tofu bite. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this recipe is not only vibrant and flavorful but also vegetarian and protein-rich. Ready in just 45 minutes, Orange Teriyaki Tofu is perfect served over steamed rice or paired with stir-fried vegetables, making it an easy yet impressive dish for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz extra-firm tofu
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut it into 1-inch cubes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the prepared teriyaki sauce. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Once the sauce begins to bubble, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the crispy tofu back into the skillet, gently tossing to coat it evenly in the sauce.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.0 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2391 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 80.4 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3196 mg | 246% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1715 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
