Orange Ginger Tofu Triangles

Make your own baked tofu! This is a salty, sweet marinade made with orange juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and seasoned with garlic and ginger. I made the marinade yesterday on my lunch break and marinated the tofu for 3-4 hours. I put the triangle cut tofu pieces in a pyrex dish while it marinated.

Please note: the recipe called for canola oil and red pepper flakes, but I did not use them.

I served this dish with steamed rice and vegetable eggrolls with dipping sauce. What a treat! Enjoy!

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 pound firm tofu (15 oz. tofu package)
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup canola oil
4 teaspoons dark sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 green onions, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:
1. Turn the tofu on its side, and cut it into 4 thin slices. Lay the tofu flat again, and cut the block diagonally to make 8 triangles.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, oils, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

3. Separate the pressed tofu pieces, and arrange in a baking dish in a single layer.

4. Cover with the marinade, and sprinkle with the green onion and cilantro. Cut the stems off the chiles, remove the seeds, and place the chiles in the baking dish.

5. Cover with plastic wrap (or pyrex lid), and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, and up to overnight.

6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

7. Pour off some of the marinade, so the tofu is covered halfway. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, without turning, until the tofu is golden and most of the marinade has been absorbed.
**You can cook as long as needed to make it your desired texture. I cooked it for an extra 10 minutes for extra golden texture**