Baked Orange Tofu

I’ve been obsessed with this crispy tofu recipe ever since I started making it a few months ago. It’s really easy to make, and you will be surprised at how crispy your tofu gets just by baking it in the oven.

This vegan baked orange tofu is the vegan version of orange chicken, which was one of my favourite Chinese takeout dishes to order growing up. This recipe keeps the spirit of the dish with its sticky-sweet sauce but delivers it in a more wholesome way. The sauce is made of fresh orange juice and zest with minimal added sugar to keep it fresh and light. The homemade sticky sweet orange sauce coats chunks of ultra crispy tofu for a dinner that is sure to impress!

Trust me, you won’t regret ditching the delivery and making this homemade version instead.

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Vegan Unagi Don (Eggplant)

Whether you're living the plant-based life or just trying to save a few bucks, this vegan unagi don (eggplant) glazed in sweet and savoury unagi sauce is a classic alternative that will satisfy vegans, vegetarians, and seafood lovers alike! This vegan eggplant unagi don is seriously a classic unagi don's doppelgänger! The appearance of this eggplant unagi don is very similar to the real deal and the texture of the eggplant is melt-in-your-mouth. The sweet meat of unagi, tender eggplant, fluffy steamed rice, and the most tantalising sauce all in one bowl. You’d be in for a treat!

Cutting slits on the surface not only soaks up the sauce but also provides a similar appearance of eel. In my opinion, unagi is all about the sauce, which is actually very easy to make both vegan and gluten free. Eggplant is both meaty and soft enough to serve as the perfect faux eel so when paired together, you get a very realistic experience. The sauce is similar to a teriyaki sauce and can easily be adjusted to your preference.

Japanese or Chinese eggplant works best for this recipe as the shape is long and slim to resemble unagi (eel) with fewer seeds but feel free to use any eggplant available. Pan-frying the eggplant with the sauce provides the caramelisation and creaminess to the eggplant. For an optional charred appearance, use a torch, broiler or toaster oven.

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Turmeric Bread

A gorgeous golden loaf today. This is a super easy vegan turmeric bread recipe that requires only one bowl to bake this beautiful, soft, moist, spiced loaf. So the idea for this recipe as an afternoon tea snack was a good one worth experimenting with (required two tries but I made it! ). A good play on flavours, both savoury and sweet, and spices frequently used in Indian cuisine. It’s a really wonderful savoury bread packed with flavour but also has that lovely homey sourdough undertone. The turmeric gives it a bright, almost neon color, and the zaatar an earthy taste.

This turmeric bread is ultra easy, simple and makes for such a great sandwich bread. Even if you are not into making homemade bread, you should still try it. The recipe is so straight forward without any complicated steps. if you use too much turmeric it makes everything bitter so make sure to take small amount rather adding 1 tablespoon turmeric in a single curry or turmeric latte. Homemade bread – done right – is magical. the distinct lack of preservatives is a wonder to behold. Knowing that your own strength and persistence have been invested into the dough makes that final bake tastier than any loaf you’ve ever bitten into.

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