Get ready for a flavour explosion! Today, we're making Sticky Orange and Ginger Cauliflower Tofu. This easy recipe delivers crispy cauliflower and tender tofu coated in a vibrant, sticky sauce with hints of orange and ginger. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice for a complete and utterly satisfying meal!
Vegan, nut free | Serves 4 | SIDE
Ingredients:
Cauliflower:
- 400g cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Tofu:
- 240g firm tofu (I used the one from Biona)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon of each oregano and garlic granules
- Pinch of chili flakes
Orange ginger sauce:
- 1 small piece of ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 250ml orange juice (2 oranges approximately)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper -1 teaspoon cornflour
Serve with:
- Basmati rice
- Spring onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh coriander leaves
Steps:
1.Cut the cauliflower into small florets and add them into a large mixing bowl, with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2.Place them in a baking tray on a single layer and let aside.
3.Cut the tofu into 0.5cm slices and add them into the mixing bowl, along with all the tofu ingredients and carefully mix them.
4.Add the tofu slices next to the cauliflower, on a single layer (if your tray is small, use a second one) and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30-35, turning them half way through.
5.Remove the skin of the ginger and garlic and grate them or finely cut them.
7.Juice the oranges and set aside.
8.In a wide pan on a medium heat, add the olive oil, along with a chili flakes and toast them for few seconds, before you add the ginger and garlic.
9.Saute for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally - be careful not to burn them - them add the orange juice, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
10.Lower the heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes.
11.In a small bowl add the cornflour along a tablespoon of water and mix it well to fully combine.
12.Add the cornflour slurry into the orange sauce and mix to combine.
13.Once the tofu and cauliflower are ready, add them into the sauce and coat them.
14.Serve with basmati rice, sesame seeds, slices of spring onion and few coriander leaves.
Enjoy!
Notes:
- Serves 4 as a side, or 2 as a main served with rice.