Spicy Vegan Orange Tofu and Peppers. Glutenfree Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 tsp cornstarch, use arrowroot to make corn-free, add more starch for thicker sauce and glaze
  • 2 Tbsp warm water, 1/4 cup for thinner and more sauce
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium) or liquid aminos
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup, agave or 1 Tbsp raw sugar
  • 1 tbsp or more Asian Hot Chili paste/Sambal oelek, or 2 tsp of Sriracha (or to taste)
  • Zest of 1 clementine or small orange
  • 1 Juice of 1 orange, 1/3+ cup
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 7 oz firm Tofu,, cubed, patted down with paper towels to remove excess moisture. I use Nasoya non gmo Organic.
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped/sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper thinly sliced

Steps

  1. Whisk the cornstarch and water together in a bowl. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple, hot chili sauce, orange juice, and zest and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a very large nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the tofu for about 6-8 minutes, browning most sides; cover if there is too much sputtering. Add the garlic and sliced bell pepper or blanched veggies and cook for half a minute. Pour in the sauce and cook for 2-4 minutes, until it begins bubbling. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve with rice or other grains.