Sources: Sweet Simple Vegan, Previous Recipe | Serves: 4 | Time: ~1hr
Changes: used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce; used brown rice flour instead of corn starch and adjust amounts accordingly; replaced brown sugar with coconut sugar; replaced ginger with allspice;
Ingredients
Tofu
1 block firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes
1 tbsp coconut aminos
Pinch of salt
Pinch of white pepper
4 tbsp brown rice flour
3 tbsp EVO, for frying
Sauce
2/3 cup orange juice
3 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut aminos
3 tbsp coconut sugar
2½ tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp orange zest (or zest of 1 small orange)
For frying Tofu
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
¼ tsp allspice
½ tsp red chili flakes
¼ cup warm water
2 tbsp brown rice flour
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
Carrot Rice
4 medium #carrots, spiralized and chopped to look like rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning of choice (I used a chicken seasoning), to taste
S&P, to taste
Garnish
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Put tofu cubes in a bowl. Add the coconut aminos salt, and white pepper, and gently mix. Sprinkle over half of the brown rice, mix, add the second half, and mix. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-low, add the oil. Once heated, add the tofu and fry until golden brown. Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.
To a small bowl, stir together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
In the same skillet that you fried the tofu, add in the garlic, allspice, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Add additional oil as needed. Sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the sauce and bring to a boil.
In a small bowl, mix together the warm water and cornstarch until smooth. Add it to the simmering sauce and whisk through. Allow the sauce to simmer, mixing often, until thick, about 6-8 minutes.
While the sauce thickens, prepare the rice. Once oil heats, add in the garlic. Let cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant and then add in the carrot rice. Season with choice seasoning and S&P. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until carrot softens to a rice-like consistency.
Add in the cooked tofu and sesame oil. Mix until well combined. Season with additional salt as needed.
Serve over rice with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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