The glaze is my favorite part. It sticks to every piece of tofu, creating that perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and a little umami. I love how each bite is soft on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with flavor. This Orange Glazed Tofu is great to take on the go and perfect for meal prep.
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Why You’ll Love Orange Glazed Tofu
✔ Full of flavor – All without meat.
✔ Budget-friendly – And high protein.
✔ Quick and easy to make – Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Tips for the Best Orange Glazed Tofu
✔ Use firm or extra-firm tofu – Softer tofu can fall apart when cooking.
✔ Press the tofu – Remove excess water to help it crisp up and absorb more flavor.
✔ Garnish for texture – Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra flavor.
FAQs
Rice, noodles, quinoa, roasted veggies, or even a simple greens salad- it works with almost anything.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Warm it gently on the stove to revive the glaze.
Yes, cooked and glazed tofu can be frozen, but it may soften when thawed.
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Orange Glazed Tofu
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14 oz package extra-firm or super-firm tofu drained and patted dry
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh orange juice from about 3–4 oranges
- 1 Teaspoon orange zest
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or any vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey or more to taste
- 1–2 garlic cloves crushed
- Optional 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional for serving- sesame seeds, chopped green onion, red pepper, and cilantro
Instructions
- Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 12–15 minutes.
- While the tofu cooks, prepare the orange sauce. In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger (if using).
- Pour the orange sauce over the tofu and bring to a gentle boil. Toss to coat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu, about 15–20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice or noodles and top with sesame seeds, chopped green onion, red pepper, and cilantro (optional).