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

Instructions

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.