Orange Chipotle glazed Tofu

This recipe is tangy, sweet and has a kick to it. Maple syrup gives a tang but at the same time it adds sweetness to the dish. I make it all the time for my kids, yes my kids! they love it.

Ingredients:

• 2 Blocks Extra Firm Tofu
• 2 Cups of fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsp. Cider Vinegar or Rice Vinegar
• 2 Chipotle Peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 1/2 tsp. Corn starch
• Red & Green Bell Peppers
• Chilli peppers; Optional
• Onions chopped
• salt  & pepper

Method:

1. Cut the Tofu and Veggies into cubes.
2. Mix the orange juice, maple syrup, chipotle peppers, salt & pepper to make a marinate and let it sit for 30 minutes.
3. Marinate the tofu with half of the marinate mixture in an airtight glass container and let sit in the fridge for a few hours.
4. In a sauce pan heat up a little oil and sauté the marinated tofu until it is crispy.
5. Mean while, mix the remaining marinate with the marinate from the tofu and heat up in a sauce pan with the corn starch till the marinate thickens up to make a glaze.
6. Now add the veggies to the crisp tofu and sauté them for a few minutes along with some salt and pepper.
7. Now pour the glaze on the tofu and veggies and mix well.
8.  This dish can be served warm or room temperature.