Soy-Glazed Tofu [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 20 minutes

Tofu contains important nutrients like protein, dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and vitamin A. Eating tofu helps to control the blood sugar and cholesterol levels in the body. It also supplies the body with adequate energy.

Nutrition

• calories: 107
• protein: 7
• carbs: 10
• fat: 5
• saturated fat: 0.82
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.83
• monounsaturated fat: 1.37
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 276
• potassium: 131
• dietary fiber: 0.77
• sugars: 0.61
• vitamin a: 0
• vitamin c: 0
• calcium: 160
• iron: 2
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 8.62
• other fats: 0.98

Ingredients

• 0.1 piece Orange Zest
• 2.5 cup Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu), low sodium
• 0.25 100 ml Orange, fruit, raw, juice
• 3 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
• 0.5 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds, Toasted
• 0.2 1 cup Chopped Green Onions
• 1 tsp Oil, sesame, salad or cooking

Instructions

• Cut tofu slices in half diagonally. Place each slice in different layers on paper towels. Cover the slices on additional paper towels and keep them aside for a few minutes.
• Mix rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest and brown sugar in a pan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the mixture becomes syrupy and thick.
• Heat a little oil in a pan. Arrange tofu slices in it and saute until they become golden brown. Remove tofu slices from pan and pour vinegar mixture over them.
• Sprinkle tofu slices with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.