Orange Teriyaki Tofu

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Orange Teriyaki Tofu recipe! Packed with bold flavors, this dish combines crispy, pan-fried cubes of extra-firm tofu with a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made from fresh orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. The sauce achieves the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory, thickened to cling beautifully to every tofu bite. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this recipe is not only vibrant and flavorful but also vegetarian and protein-rich. Ready in just 45 minutes, Orange Teriyaki Tofu is perfect served over steamed rice or paired with stir-fried vegetables, making it an easy yet impressive dish for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 oz extra-firm tofu
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 stalks green onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut it into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the prepared teriyaki sauce. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 6

Once the sauce begins to bubble, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the crispy tofu back into the skillet, gently tossing to coat it evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 9

Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	852.4 grams (852.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1565

Total Fat 112.00g	144%
Saturated Fat 16.10g	81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2391mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 71.50g	26%
Dietary Fiber 13.30g	48%
Total Sugars 40.10g
Protein 80.40g	161%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3196mg	246%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 1715mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.4%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 17.7%