Orange Tofu Skewers

• If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes before cooking.

Tofu

• Drain the tofu thoroughly.
• Place the block of tofu in a clean baking dish, and weight it down with a fairly heavy pot. This will press out the remaining liquid. Leave for about 45 minutes.
• When it’s ready, slice the tofu into long sticks.
• Remove the skewers from the water if you’re using wooden ones.
• Thread them through the tofu lengths without piercing at the far end.

Sauce

• Make the sauce while you’re waiting on the tofu.
• Heat the oil in a pan at a medium-high setting.
• Add the garlic and sauté for a minute or two
• Next, add the ginger and red pepper flakes, and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle in the orange zest, stirring for a minute.
• Stir in the orange juice and sugar, and bring to a bubbling simmer.
• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and the water until smooth. Pour it into the pot with the sauce, and simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.

To Grill

• Lightly oil the grill at a medium setting.
• Place the tofu skewers on a medium-hot grill for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side – just until there are grill marks.
• Turn several times, brushing with more sauce as it caramelizes.
• When it’s crispy on the outside, serve immediately.

Oven Broil

• Place the tofu skewers in a baking sheet, and drizzle with any remaining sauce.
• Set the oven to broil, and place the baking sheet on a middle rack.
• Turn them over every minute or two, until the tofu crisps on the outside and the sauce caremelizes.
• Serve immediately.