Citrus Peel Tofu Recipe By Tasty Food

VEGAN ORANGE TOFU

Steps:

• Wrap the tofu block with absorbent paper and place it between two chopping boards, adding a few books on top of the top board to add pressure. Set aside 30 minutes to release all the tofu moisture.
• Cut the tofu block into cubes of (about 0.4 inches/1cm) or roughly pull apart the tofu to create irregular pieces of tofu - this mimics chicken texture the best!
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, orange zest, and salt.
• Add the tofu chunks into the marinade and combine with a spoon.
• Lay the tofu pieces onto the prepared baking sheet into a single layer, make sure the tofu pieces don't touch each other or overlap.
• Bake on the center rack for 20-30 minutes, flipping them halfway. Meanwhile, prepare the curry sauce.
• Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Over medium heat, melt coconut oil, then stir in garlic, ginger, and cook over low heat to prevent the garlic from burning. Cook until fragrant for about 1 minute.
• Add orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Bring to a light simmer, occasionally stirring, until the sugar dissolves - about 2-3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk water and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry into the hot orange sauce and keep simmering, occasionally stirring, until the sauce thickens - about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Toss the crispy hot tofu in the sauce until coated.
• Serve over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with scallions pieces or chili flakes to add a spicy touch.
• Store in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

THE BEST CRISPY TOFU

Steps:

• Wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel and place on top of a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Place a heavy pan on top of the tofu and let it sit for 5 minutes to release as much moisture as possible. Unwrap the tofu and slice lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick by 1 1/2-inch-wide planks.
• Whisk the soy sauce, lime juice, agave syrup, scallion whites and sriracha together in a small bowl and set aside. Mix the panko, sesame seeds, cornstarch, garlic salt, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a pie dish or shallow bowl. Press the tofu planks into the panko mixture to coat on all sides.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook, undisturbed, until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the tofu with a metal spatula and continue cooking undisturbed until a deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a platter.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the soy-sauce mixture to the pan. Cook until bubbling and slightly thicker, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the tofu planks and sprinkle with the scallion greens.

CITRUS PEEL TOFU RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add 1½ ounces (½ cup) of the orange peels to a small saucepan and cover with the water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the peels have softened and are fragrant. Drain to remove the orange peels and reserve 1 cup of steeping liquid.
• Very thinly slice the remaining 1½ ounces (½ cup) of orange peels. Add to a medium bowl with the brown and granulated sugars and toss to coat. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to infuse the sugar with the orange flavor.
• Pour the reserved warm orange-infused water over the sugared peels and stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, chile garlic paste, and sesame oil and stir to incorporate. Add the tofu and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
• Remove the tofu from the marinade (it's okay if some of the orange peels stick to the tofu). Transfer to a large bowl and gently toss with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until lightly coated. Reserve the marinade.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches, fry the tofu on all sides until golden brown and puffed, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining tofu.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the marinade with the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth.
• Pour the remaining marinade into the pan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Once simmering, whisk in the cornstarch slurry and return the tofu to the pan. Cook, stirring often to prevent burning, until the sauce is thickened and the tofu is well-coated, 3-4 minutes.
• Serve the tofu over rice and garnish with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
• Enjoy!

SOFT-CANDIED CITRUS PEEL

Steps:

• Wash the fruit thoroughly in warm water. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest in strips about 1" wide, avoiding the bitter white pith. (If your peeler cuts too deeply, lay the strips, pith side up, on a counter and scrape off any pith with the blade of a knife.) Cut strips lengthwise into slivers the width of a wooden match (about 2-3mm).
• Place the peel into a small saucepan and cover with water by 1-2" (this is NOT the water called for in the ingredients). Bring to a boil and cook until soft and translucent, 5-6 minutes. Drain.
• Bring 2 c water, sugar and optional corn syrup to a boil in the same saucepan. Add the drained peel, reduce heat to a gentle boil, and cook until peel is translucent, about 20 min (a candy thermometer should read 210°F).
• Let cool, then transfer to a tightly sealed jar and refrigerate.