more tofu recipes:
3 easy tofu recipes:
how to pan-fry tofu:
INGREDIENTS
For the crispy tofu
-1 block extra-firm tofu, cubed
-1/3 cup cornstarch
-oil for frying
For the orange sauce
-1/2 cup water
-1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
-1/2 cup orange juice
-zest of one medium orange
-1/3 cup brown sugar
-1/3 cup soy sauce
-1/4 cup white vinegar
-1 teaspoon sesame oil
-1 tablespoon minced garlic
-1 teaspoon ginger paste
DIRECTIONS
1. Pour cornstarch into a wide shallow dish and toss tofu to coat. Allow tofu to sit in cornstarch while you prepare the sauce.
2. Combine water and cornstarch. Whisk in the rest of the sauce ingredients.
3. Heat sauce ingredients to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and allow to simmer until sauce reaches desired thickness. (This happens fast so keep an eye on it.)
4. Heat 1/8" of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and pan-fry until light golden-brown, flipping tofu every few minutes to crisp all sides. Set aside on a paper towel to blot excess oil. (Hold in a 200°F oven to keep crisp if planning to serve later.)
5. Toss crispy tofu with desired amount of sauce. (You will most likely have extra sauce. This can be saved in an airtight container and used later.)
Note: If you think you'll have leftovers, keep the tofu and sauce separate until you serve it. The tofu can be crisped again in an oven or air-fryer later.
get the recipe here:
//CONNECT WITH ME:
instagram: @thesarahsullivan
snapchat: imsarahsullivan
e-mail: [email protected]
Music:
-
VegNews.com
-
World’s First 3D-Printed Vegan Salmon to Launch in Austria February 22, 2021
On March 6, Vienna-based vegan food tech company Revo Foods is unveiling its first 3D-printed plant-based seafood product. The first tasting event of its 3D-printed smoked salmon will take place at Budapest Bagels in Vienna. Called “Salmon With Attitude,” the product looks just like real smoked salmon but was developed using new technology based on […]
-
Vegan Winter Farro Salad February 22, 2021
This simple, zesty, and bright recipe from The Well Fed Yogi blogger is easily adaptable and wonderful with other warm grains such as bulgur, couscous, and rice. Photo credit: Mary Callan
-
Vegan Chocolate Babka February 21, 2021
Originating in Jewish communities, this traditional sweet bread from the Baked With Love cookbook can come in many variations, but this rich chocolaty version is our favorite. Photo credit: Brittany Berlin
-
How to Make Anything Vegan at Chipotle: the Complete Guide February 21, 2021
Since its inception in 1993, Chipotle has been generous with its vegan options. Plant-based patrons could always rely on a solid meal of rice, beans, fajita veggies, salsa, and guac for the first 20 years of this chain’s existence, but in 2013, Chipotle introduced the vegan sofritas—a game-changing option of spicy braised tofu. This build-your-own […]
-
Abe’s Just Launched a Vegan Muffin Shop February 20, 2021
Baked goods brand Abe’s is now operating an online vegan muffin shop for a limited time. In honor of National Muffin Day, Abe’s is offering three “party in a box” options: Muffin’ But The Muffin ($75), a sampler pack which contains all 10 of Abe’s muffin flavors (including an unreleased mystery flavor), along with a […]
-
World’s First 3D-Printed Vegan Salmon to Launch in Austria February 22, 2021
-
Asian
-
Fighting for justice for Asian Americans, united against hate crimes - CALmatters February 22, 2021
Fighting for justice for Asian Americans, united against hate crimes CALmatters […]
-
Teqball India to select Asian Beach Games athletes at National Championships - Insidethegames.biz February 22, 2021
Teqball India to select Asian Beach Games athletes at National Championships Insidethegames.biz […]
-
Aegon Said to Explore Sale of Transamerica Business in Asia - Bloomberg February 22, 2021
Aegon Said to Explore Sale of Transamerica Business in Asia Bloomberg […]
-
Asian-American Ivy League Applicants Can Trust Markets More Than Courts - Yahoo News February 22, 2021
Asian-American Ivy League Applicants Can Trust Markets More Than Courts Yahoo News […]
-
Asian Markets Mixed Amid Uncertainty Over Direction of Global Economy - Voice of America February 22, 2021
Asian Markets Mixed Amid Uncertainty Over Direction of Global Economy Voice of America […]
-
Fighting for justice for Asian Americans, united against hate crimes - CALmatters February 22, 2021
Amazing, can’t wait to try this! I tried your other crispy tofu and everyone loved it!!!!
That crunch sounds so good. Also, Orange chicken is not a thing in UK.. Will have to try this…
Thedollydevine I’ve never seen it as an option in any restaurant…. Though I haven’t been to all of the London ones…
Really!? It’s super popular here, I think all mostly because of Panda Express.
Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen we don’t have that chain here…. Must be in some takeaways here though. Popular ones are salt and pepper chicken, sweet and sour chicken, black bean sauce chicken and szechuan chicken….. Though chilli paneer and Chilli chicken were my favourite Indo-Chinese dishes 😀
+Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen Panda Express didn’t exist outside of California for a long time. Orange chicken’s popularity rose with General Tso’s chicken. In most places in the U.S., one base sauce is used to make General Tso’s, sesame and orange chicken among other things.
It’s similar to sweet and sour. Just orange instead of plum.
*drool*
And the food looks good too!! 😉
Oh my goodness, that looks amazing! I’m allergic to gluten, so I can’t eat much Chinese food anyway and haven’t for years. I will definitely have to try this 🙂
Turnagain Life, ola victor
there are soyfree soy sauce options on the internet, i’ve made one that was kinda similar to soy sauce. Just experiment 🙂 You could do this with seitan cubes for a slightly different result or firm Burmese tofu cubes. I imagine this would work on roasted crispy chickpeas too or a buffalo cauliflower recipe made into a Chinese orange cauliflower dish. Wow. I need to make that 🙂 I can’t have soy either, nor can I have gluten so I’m into all the subs.
Being allergic to soy must be so difficult, I feel like it’s in so much food now! Hopefully you can use some of the replacements people have suggested and make some bomb Chinese food 🙂
BreezyBeautyy I like kung pow chicken myself it’s the best. I also like Peking duck and general Sao
no probs, we’re in the same boat 🙂 hope you make sg amazing
BreezyBeautyy
it is becoming extremely difficult. Chocolate, glutenfree products and meat replacements likely contain soy or gluten. You wouldn’t even think there is wheat in things like veggie stock powder, jujube and even pringles :((( and being a glutenfree soyfree vegan is one of the biggest challenges of my life
but we’re trying 🙂
Guuuuurl! This used to be my favorite as well 😅😂😲 thank you for making this 🙏
This looks SO good! I’m definitely going to try this!!
The sauce boss. Seriously, that orange sauce looked amazing. I thought you fried the tofu in too much oil and it would be soggy and not crispy but when I heard the crust on that tofu I was a believer. I’m sorry for doubting you. Can’t wait for your next video.
Just sat down with my food. Guess there’s’s always tomorrow to try this!
That looks amazing! Them looks like some good eats.
As a baby vegan I get so excited when I get a Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen notification.
As an unborn vegan i love when my mom listens to Sarahs videos!
Ha!
Michael Whittiker as a Granny Vegan 😜I love these videos too! 😂
me too. haha 🙂
It’s like you know exactly what I’m craving! Every time! So excited to try this 🤤
I’ve been doing the cornstarch coating to my tofu lately too. I’ve discovered that you actually don’t have to fry it at all to get it crispy. It gets super crispy with no oil just in the oven. Make sure it’s really hot and let it go for about 20-30 min.
Shayna McDonald I did this today and it was awesome! Thanks for the idea for a lower fat version.
Shayna McDonald thank you for letting me know this! I was wondering the way thing!!!
I usually use masa/corn flour (because I always forget to buy cornstarch from the store) to coat my tofu & always gets it nice & crispy & pumps up the flavor 👌🏾
Thanks, Shayna, you answered a question I had about baking these without oil!
Shayna McDonald thank u for the advice it’s healthier I’ll do that next time
At the risk of sounding like a Super Creep(TM), I saw you in Sprouts the other day and it was sort of awesome? Didn’t want to bother you, but still! It was really cool.
Allie Jeanne lol omg! I’m just wondering how much of a potato I looked. 😂 also I go to that sprouts wayyy too often.
Oh my god, no not at all! I think you may have been looking at potatoes, but like… I looked like garbage. That was like 20% of why I didn’t say hello in the first place. (:
Also because I’m a super anxious and awkward person, so there was that part too.
I have an extra pack of extra firm tofu & didn’t know what I wanted to make with it… until now 🙂 thank you Sarah!!
Yesss I need to learn more about tofu! Can you do a Mexican dish with tofu? Thank you I love your videos so so much!
Tofu takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it with. I make tofu “chicken” enchiladas, and my family loves it.
At this fresh mex place in my area, they have a tofu cooked in a tomato sauce that’s so yummy.
Beauty/30 Watch her ” How to Cook Tofu// oil free” and make that and instead chop the tofu into really small cubes and then mix chili peppers chopped up finely with some tomato sauce and cumin.
Just smile! I am going to make this crispy tofu but I will be adding Doña Maria Mole sauce to mine. Making spanish rice and beans on the side 😁
This looks incredible! So making this this weekend
I was just thinking about making orange tofu!!!!
Do it!!!! 😀
That looks soooo delicious. Loved hearing the crunch! 😀
Oh my goodness I just made this and I’m having it right now it is so amazing! Panda Express orange chicken was my favorite as a teenager and I haven’t had it in years and this tastes even better than I remember that tasting! Thank you for this – I love your videos ☺️
glad you enjoyed!
Sarah this looks sooooo good!