Five-Spice Tofu Triangles
Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. It makes a great spice rub and can also be tossed with roasted vegetables.
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Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. It makes a great spice rub and can also be tossed with roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 tsp. black sesame seeds
- 4 wide strips orange zest, sliced into long, thin slivers, divided
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. five-spice powder
- 1 star anise
- 2 14-oz. pkgs. firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 green onions, chopped diagonally
Preparation
- Toast sesame seeds 5 minutes in dry skillet, or until fragrant, shaking often. Set aside.
- Plunge orange zest in pot of boiling water. Simmer 3 minutes, then drain.
- Bring orange juice, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, five-spice powder, star anise, and half of orange zest to a boil in skillet over medium heat. Add tofu, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until all liquid has evaporated. Cook 3 to 4 minutes more, or until tofu cubes are browned, shaking pan occasionally. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and remaining orange zest.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 4
- Calories 391
- Carbohydrate Content 22 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 22 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 33 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 284 mg
- Sugar Content 10 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g