{"id":955,"date":"2019-03-08T19:10:38","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T23:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cosmictigre.com\/?p=955"},"modified":"2020-03-22T14:01:43","modified_gmt":"2020-03-22T14:01:43","slug":"orange-ginger-tofu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejachaniah.com\/test\/orange-ginger-tofu\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange Ginger Tofu"},"content":{"rendered":"

I make this recipe when I have cravings for American Chinese food. I know it’s not authentic Chinese and the grease can be outrageous, but the heart wants what the heart wants.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

2 blocks extra form tofu<\/p>\n

2 medium carrots<\/p>\n

1 large bell pepper<\/p>\n

1 head broccoli<\/p>\n

1\/2 large onion<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup orange juice<\/p>\n

1\/4 cup sake (Japanese rice wine)<\/p>\n

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons orange zest<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon flour<\/p>\n

1 1\/2 teaspoons ground ginger<\/p>\n

2 pinches cardamom<\/p>\n

Process<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Cut both blocks of tofu into cubes and place in a large, zip top bag.<\/li>\n
  2. Next, whisk the soy sauce, orange juice, sake, apple cider vinegar, orange zest, ginger, and cardamom together. <\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Pour this over the tofu and let marinate for 1-2 hours.<\/li>\n
  4. Peel your carrots and chop into matchstick sized pieces. Slice the onion and bell pepper into thin strips.<\/li>\n
  5. Trim the head of broccoli and cut into little trees.<\/li>\n
  6. Drain tofu from the marinate and let dry. Reserve the liquid to make a sauce at the end.<\/li>\n
  7. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.Add tofu cubes and brown for 3-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from pan and set aside.<\/li>\n
  8. Add the broccoli and carrots and cover. Let steam for 3 minutes.<\/li>\n
  9. Next, place onion and bell pepper in the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.<\/li>\n
  10. Whisk the marinate with 1 tablespoon of flour. Place the tofu back into the pan and pour over the marinade. Cover and let cook for 3 more minutes.<\/li>\n
  11. Serve alongside noodles or over rice. Enjoy! \ud83d\ude00<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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