Orange Braised Tofu by Jan McCracken
If you don' have Chinese five-spice powder in your pantry, it's about time you experience its essence. You'll find yourself reaching for it to prepare dishes besides this one!
Serves 8
Calories: 180.62
Fat: 8.28 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.71 grams
Carbohydrates: 13.22 grams
Calcium: 402.98 mg
Lactose: 0.0 grams
½ cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
¾ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 14-ounce blocks firm tofu, halved horizontally
In a large sauté pan combine water, soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest, rice vinegar, honey, Chinese five-spice powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Add tofu to hot mixture, laying it flat in pan.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn tofu once halfway through simmering.
Remove from heat. Cool tofu in its liquid, turning a few more times.
Cover and chill.
Tofu Trivia
Tofu is also known as bean curd — and for good reason! It is made by curding the mild white milk of the soybean. High in protein, tofu contains no cholesterol and is lactose free. When you're shopping, look for calcium-fortified tofu. Keep tofu refrigerated in water until you're ready to use it.
