Monday, December 1, 2008

Recipe: Orange 'Chicken' Tofu



[INGREDIENTS]

* Olive Oil (2 tbsp and 1 tbsp)
* Extra-Firm Tofu (1 package)
* Minced Garlic Cloves (3)
* Garlic Cloves (3)
* Green Onions (1/2 bunch)
* Water (1/4 cup and 4 tbsp)
* Orange Juice (1/4 cup)
* Lemon Juice (2 tbsp)
* Vinegar (1 1/2 tbsp)
* Soy Sauce (2 tbsp)
* Brown Sugar (1/4 cup)
* Red Pepper Flakes (1 tbsp)
* Corn Starch (4 tsp)
* Basmati Rice (your call)




[STEP 1]
Drain and cube tofu.

[STEP 2]
Cook tofu in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it starts browning up.

[STEP 3]

In a separate pan cook the minced garlic and chopped green onions in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until the garlic turns golden.

[STEP 4]
Add the water, orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and the garlic/green onion mixture to the tofu pan, bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.

[STEP 5]
In a separate bowl mix together your corn starch with 4 tablespoons of warm water until it dissolves.

[STEP 6]
Add the cornstarch solution to your pan stirring continuously, you made add more until it is as think as you would like. Serve over warm basmati rice!