Five-Spice Tofu Triangles

Name: Five-Spice Tofu Triangles
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

11 ingredients

8 steps

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

Directions

1

Toast sesame seeds 5 minutes in dry skillet, or until fragrant, shaking often.
2

Set aside.
3

Plunge orange zest in pot of boiling water.
4

Simmer 3 minutes, then drain.
5

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.
6

Add tofu, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until all liquid has evaporated.
7

Cook 3 to 4 minutes more, or until tofu cubes are browned, shaking pan occasionally.
8

Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and remaining orange zest.