Sticky Orange Tofu Stir-fry

This stir-fry is The Doctor’s Kitchen Twist on Orange Chicken, a Chinese American takeaway classic. Lightly coating the tofu in a rice flour-based bat...This stir-fry is The Doctor’s Kitchen Twist on Orange Chicken, a Chinese American takeaway classic. Lightly coating the tofu in a rice flour-based batter adds a note of indulgence to this nourishing plant-based meal. This extra step means it takes a little longer than your standard stir-fry, but we think it is worth it! Read more This stir-fry is The Doctor’s Kitchen Twist on Orange Chicken, a Chinese American takeaway classic. Lightly coating the tofu in a rice flour-based batter adds a note of indulgence to this nourishing plant-based meal. This extra step means it takes a little longer than your standard stir-fry, but we think it is worth it! This stir-fry is The Doctor’s Kitchen Twist on Orange Chicken, a Chinese American takeaway classic. Lightly coating the tofu in a rice flour-based batter adds a note of indulgence to this nourishing plant-based meal. This extra step means it takes a little longer than your standard stir-fry, but we think it is worth it!

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Soy
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

26g
Protein
782kcal
Calories
25g
Total Fat
122g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
14g
Fibre
323mg
Calcium
25%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
213mg
Magnesium
51%
 
1388mg
Potassium
30%
 
1021mg
Sodium
44%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.5mg
Vitamin E
30%
 
211mcg
Vitamin B9
53%
 
179mcg
Vitamin A
20%
 
111mg
Vitamin C
123%
 
3.8mg
Zinc
35%
 
215mcg
Vitamin K
179%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
6.7mg
Vitamin B3
42%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B6
35%
 
559mg
Phosphorus
45%
 
Protein: 26g; Calories: 782kcal; Total Fat: 25g; Carbs: 122g; Sugars: 14g; Fibre: 14g; Calcium: 323mg (25%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 213mg (51%); Potassium: 1388mg (30%); Sodium: 1021mg (44%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.5mg (30%); Vitamin B9: 211mcg (53%); Vitamin A: 179mcg (20%); Vitamin C: 111mg (123%); Zinc: 3.8mg (35%); Vitamin K: 215mcg (179%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 6.7mg (42%); Vitamin B6: 0.6mg (35%); Phosphorus: 559mg (45%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Soy

Ingredients

Serves 4
short grain brown rice
water
For the crispy tofu
2cm cubed
water
rice flour
smoked paprika
salt
fine
For the sauce
water
tamari
Swaps: soy sauce
toasted sesame oil
brown sugar
peeled and finely grated
red chilli flakes
chinese 5 spice
cornflour
garlic cloves
finely grated
zest and juice large navel
For the vegetables
white onion
finely sliced
broccoli
Swaps: cauliflower, courgette
green beans
Swaps: courgette, cauliflower
trimmed and halved
baby corn
Swaps: cauliflower, courgette
ends trimmed
To serve
toasted sesame seeds
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 220°C/ 200°C fan. Lightly grease a baking tray with olive oil. A fan oven will yield the crispiest results.

2

Place the rice and water into a saucepan with a pinch of salt. Cover, bring to a boil and cook for 35-40 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the water.

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