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3 Tofu Recipes in 3 Minutes | Easy + Beginner Friendly

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Ingredients (with quantities where given)

Vegan “Orange Chicken” Tofu (air-fried)

  • Extra-firm tofu, unwrapped and chunked
  • Cornstarch: 1/4 cup
  • Oil: “a little bit” (for mixing/coating)
  • Sauce: heated using cornstarch slurry (ingredients not specified in subtitles)
  • Toppings/finish:
    • Sesame seeds
    • Green onion

Vegan Fish Tacos Tofu (air-fried) + Slaw

Dry marinade

  • “Seasonings” (not specified)

Wet marinade

  • Vegan milk
  • Apple cider vinegar

Breading

  • Panko (bread crumb coating)

Slaw

  • Purple cabbage (cut up)
  • Red onion (cut up)
  • Cucumber (small amount)
  • Vegan mayo
  • Pepper (for garnish)
  • Lime
  • Jalapeno

Quick Tofu Meal (time-crunch sauce + tofu + cucumbers)

  • Tofu (sliced/chopped)
  • Cucumbers (chopped)
  • Sauce ingredients (amounts not specified):
    • Fresh garlic
    • Sesame seeds
    • Red chili flakes
    • Soy sauce
    • Rice vinegar
    • Toasted sesame seed oil (optional)
  • Marinating: overnight is optional (or enjoy immediately)

Step-by-step Method (key temperatures/timings + technique cues)

1) Vegan Orange Chicken Tofu

  1. Make the marinade (chef notes a link to the full recipe, but details aren’t included in the subtitles).
  2. Chunk extra-firm tofu and place in a bowl.
  3. Add 1/4 cup cornstarch and a little bit of oil.
  4. Mix well to coat.
  5. Air fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until crispy.
  6. Heat the sauce:
    • Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  7. Combine:
    • Toss/serve sauce over the crispy tofu “chicken pieces.”
  8. Top with sesame seeds and green onion.
  9. Serve/enjoy (described as “gourmet” and “spot on”).

2) Vegan Fish Tacos Tofu + Slaw

  1. Prepare dry marinade:
    • Mix tofu with seasonings in a dry mixture (seasonings not specified).
  2. Prepare wet marinade:
    • Whisk vegan milk + apple cider vinegar.
    • Set aside so it can thicken a little.
  3. Coat tofu (double-coating):
    • Add tofu to dry mixture to coat each side evenly.
    • Transfer to wet marinade.
    • Repeat the dry→wet process twice over.
  4. Bread:
    • Dip/to coat in Panko bread crumbs.
    • Shake well until evenly coated.
  5. Air fry:
    • 400°F for ~10 minutes (until crispy; timing given as “about 10 minutes”).
  6. Make slaw:
    • Cut purple cabbage, red onion, and a little cucumber.
    • Mix with vegan mayo and pepper for garnish.
  7. Assemble:
    • Once tofu is out, make the wrap (taco/wrap assembly mentioned).
    • Serve with lime and jalapeno.

3) Time-crunch Tofu Bowl (slice tofu + quick sauce)

  1. Slice tofu and chop cucumbers.
  2. Add both to a bowl.
  3. Make a simple sauce by adding:
    • fresh garlic, sesame seeds, red chili flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar
    • toasted sesame seed oil (optional)
  4. Marinate:
    • Can marinate overnight or enjoy right now.

Equipment / Preparation Notes

  • Air fryer (used for all tofu recipes)
  • Tofu prep:
    • Unwrap and chunk for orange-chicken style
    • Slice tofu for the quick time-crunch version
    • Cut veggies for slaw: purple cabbage, red onion, cucumber
  • Coating workflow (fish tacos):
    • Dry + wet marinades, repeated twice
    • Panko coating with a good shake
  • Sauce thickening (orange chicken):
    • Uses cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce

Tips / Plating / Serving Cues (from subtitles)

  • Orange chicken tofu: described as “crispy and delicious,” finished with sesame seeds + green onion, sauce spooned over pieces.
  • Fish tacos: serve with slaw, lime, and jalapeno; the presenter promises it “knocks their socks off.”
  • Quick tofu: best for “time crunch” and can be eaten immediately or marinated overnight.

Presenter / Channel / Sources

  • Presenter isn’t named in the subtitles.
  • The subtitles mention that the full orange chicken recipe is linked (“I link that above”), but no channel name or external source is provided in the text.

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