Flavourful finger licking good sticky orange sesame tofu recipe. The perfect beginer recipe with tips on how to get flavorful, crispy tofu that everyone will love. Perfect for busy nights and easy to meal prep. Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan for an allergy-friendly easy recipe.
Remove your tofu from the package and cut into 1-inch cubes.
1 block firm tofu
Wrap tofu cubes in paper towel to remove excess moisture.
To a medium mixing bowl add in all the sauce ingredients and mix well.
⅓ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup honey, 3 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoon orange zest, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon salt
Add the cubed tofu to the marinade and mix gently. Set aside for 15 minutes. Tip: If you have the time, let the tofu marinate for 2 hours in the fridge.
Using tongs remove each tofu cube from the marinade and place into a clean mixing bowl. Reserve the leftover marinade for later.
Add the tapioca flour to the tofu and gently toss until coated.
1 tablespoon tapioca flour
Place each tofu cube onto a lined (or oiled) baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Add the remaining tofu marinade to a saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until the sauce becomes sticky, about 5 minutes.
When the tofu is finished baking, combine the tofu and orange sesame sauce. Then sprinkle the sesame seeds over top and serve.