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    Published: Dec 15, 2022 · Modified: Oct 20, 2023 by joskitchenlarder · No Comments. · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Orange Glazed Tofu Roast

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    Platter with tofu roast, sides and orange slices.
    Close up of orange glazed tofu roast.
    Orange glazed tofu roast on a platter with lamb's lettuce and orange slices.

    Turn simple block of tofu into flavour sensation with Orange Glazed Tofu Roast! Make this easy tofu ham your next roast dinner centrepiece!

    Orange glazed tofu roast on a platter with lamb's lettuce and orange slices.

    Delicious and succulent tofu roast marinated and then glazed with sweet, salty and tangy orange glaze is to die for!

    Whether it's vegan Sunday roast, Christmas or Easter dinner you're after, this super simple tofu ham recipe is definitely one to consider.

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 📝 Ingredients and substitutes
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storing
    • 💭 Pro Tips
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Really easy, low effort recipe.
    • Fantastic celebratory centrepiece.
    • With a little bit of planning simple enough as midweek dinner.
    • Perfect for getting ahead, just leave it marinating until needed.
    • Delicious leftovers.
    • Full of plant based protein, no faux meat in sight.

    📝 Ingredients and substitutes

    Here's what you will need to make my Orange Glazed Tofu Roast:

    Ingredients for orange glazed tofu roast.

    Tofu - Use firm or extra firm tofu block here (regular, not silken tofu).

    In the UK I like organic Cauldron tofu as it's nice and firm and cheaper than other (especially already pressed) types of tofu.

    Make sure you drain and press the tofu well to remove most of the moisture.

    Orange Juice - The base of our marinade/glaze.

    Orange Marmalade - For that extra concentrated orange flavour. I use my homemade marmalade which has bits of rind in it but you could use shredless one too.

    If you don't have any marmalade to hand you can simply add a splash more orange juice or a little bit of your favourite orange liqueur.

    Maple Syrup - For that sticky sweetness. Agave nectar or even golden syrup can be used here instead.

    Brown Sugar - More sweetness with a touch of caramel. Other types of sugar can be use here as a substitutes although I would highly recommend sticking to brown.

    Soy Sauce or Tamari - Salty notes. The amount can be adjusted depending on your taste preference as far as sweet and salty goes.

    Garlic Powder and Onion Granules - Seasoning and flavour.

    Smoked Paprika - Absolutely essential for that bit of smoky note, it's tofu ham after all.

    If you've got liquid smoke in the cupboard, feel free to use 1 teaspoon here instead of smoked paprika.

    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredient quantities & detailed instructions to be found in recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    Start by pressing your tofu really well to remove excess moisture.

    Add all of the ingredients for the marinade/glaze into the saucepan and warm them up gently on low heat until well combined and sugar has dissolved.

    Mixing orange marinade ingredients in a pan.

    Score pressed tofu in a diagonal pattern about third down (take care not to go too deep as tofu block will fall apart).

    Put scored tofu block into a container and pour over most of the marinade (how much will depend on your container). Store any leftovers in the fridge for later.

    Cover with the lid and put in the fridge until needed (the longer the better). I would recommend preparing the marinade the evening before the day you are planing on baking it.

    Scored tofu marinating in a container.

    When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 190C(fan)/375F/Gas Mark 5.

    Line small baking dish with some baking/parchment paper.

    Remove tofu block from marinade and place it in a prepared dish.

    Insert whole clove in the centre of each diamond (optional).

    Bake in preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes.

    Marinated tofu ham ready for roasting.

    As the tofu roast is baking, pour the marinade the tofu block was sitting in together with any leftovers from the fridge into a small saucepan.

    Bring to boil, lower the heat and simmer for a few minutes until marinade becomes reduced and sticky (we've turned it into glaze). Set aside.

    Reduced orange glaze in a pan.

    After approximately 40 minutes in the oven, take tofu out and pour over all the prepared glaze.

    Bake for another 5-10 minutes to create that sticky top.

    Take tofu roast out of the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before removing the cloves and serving.

    Enjoy!

    Baked tofu roast in a dish.

    🥡 Storing

    Orange glazed tofu roast can be enjoyed both hot and cold.

    If you have any leftovers they can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated or enjoyed cold as required.

    💭 Pro Tips

    Press the tofu thoroughly to get rid of excess moisture. This part is really crucial. I have recently got myself really handy tofu press but you can simply wrap it in a clean tea towel and weigh it down with a heavy chopping board + few tins. It works just a bit more faff.

    The longer you can leave tofu to marinate the better. It really needs the time to get the flavour into it. The good thing is, it requires very little work on your part, just a little bit of planning. I like to marinate it at least overnight but go with whatever time you've got.

    Score the tofu. It helps the marinade work its flavour magic. Take care not to cut too deep to prevent tofu from falling apart. Anything between ¼ to ⅓ way down should be fine.

    Line your baking dish with baking parchment. You will thank me later when you don't need to scrub the dish.

    Adjust flavours as per your preference. Add more soy sauce if you prefer your marinade/glaze more salty.

    Double the recipe for the marinade/glaze if you like lots of sticky sauce to be served over with your tofu ham. The amount stated in the recipe doesn't yield enough to serve.

    Bake two tofu roasts at the same time to save energy and enjoy leftovers!

    Platter with tofu roast, sides and orange slices.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Serve orange glazed tofu roast as a full-blown vegan roast dinner with roast potatoes and delicious vegan onion gravy.

    Don't forget delicious veggie sides like these roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar and walnuts or perhaps classic braised red cabbage.

    Slightly tart homemade apple sauce would make a nice condiment here too.

    Or for slightly different take on a roast dinner, try it with carrot and swede mash and Asian Brussels sprouts with miso!

    Leftovers are delicious served in a simple sandwich (with a touch of marmalade) or cubed, heated up in a pan with some more glaze and served over rice with stir fried veg on the side.

    ❓ FAQs

    Is this recipe gluten-free?


    This recipe is naturally gluten-free just make sure to use tamari instead of soy sauce.

    What if I don't like orange flavoured glaze?

    You could substitute orange juice with pineapple syrup from the tin of pineapples for that sweet and sour vibe instead.

    How long should I marinate my tofu for?


    The longer the better. I like to marinate it for a minimum of 12 hours or overnight but if an hour is all you've got then go for it. If that's the case, you might want to prepare more glaze to serve as a sauce to make up for short marinating time.

    Close up of orange glazed tofu roast.

    Have you tried my Orange Glazed Tofu Roast? 
    Please consider giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in recipe card below and share your views or tips in the comments.

    📋 Recipe

    Orange glazed tofu roast with lettuce and orange slices.
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    Orange Glazed Tofu Roast

    Turn simple block of tofu into flavour sensation with Orange Glazed Tofu Roast! Make this easy tofu ham your next roast dinner centrepiece!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine British, International
    Keyword orange glazed tofu roast, tofu ham, tofu roast

    Equipment

    • Medium saucepan*
    • Whisk*
    • Tofu Press* optional
    • Glass Storage Containers with Clip On Lids*
    • Oven and Freezer safe baking dish 26x18cm*
    • Baking Paper*
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
    Marinating 12 hours hours
    Total Time 1 hour hour
    Servings 3 servings
    Calories 264kcal
    Author Jo Allison
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    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 1 396g block firm or extra firm tofu drained and pressed (I use Cauldron)
    • 100 ml orange juice
    • 40 g brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon orange marmalade see notes
    • 3 tablespoon soy sauce see notes
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sub with liquid smoke
    • whole cloves for creating roast ham look optional

    Instructions

    • Start by pressing your tofu really well to remove excess moisture. 
    • Add all of the ingredients for the marinade/glaze into the saucepan and warm them up gently on low heat until well combined and sugar has dissolved.
    • Score pressed tofu in a diagonal pattern about third down (take care not to go too deep as tofu block will fall apart).
    • Put scored tofu block into a container and pour over most of the marinade (how much will depend on your container). Store any leftovers in the fridge for later.
    • Cover with the lid and put in the fridge until needed (the longer the better). I would recommend preparing the marinade the evening before the day you are planing on baking it.
    • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 190C(fan)/375F/Gas Mark 5.
    • Line small baking dish with some baking/parchment paper.
    • Remove tofu block from marinade and place it in a prepared dish.
    • Insert whole clove in the centre of each diamond (optional).
    • Bake in preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes.
    • As the tofu roast is baking, pour the marinade the tofu block was sitting in together with any leftovers from the fridge into a small saucepan.
    • Bring to boil, lower the heat and simmer for a few minutes until marinade becomes reduced and sticky (we've turned it into glaze). Set aside.
    • After approximately 40 minutes in the oven, take tofu out and pour over all the prepared glaze.
    • Bake for another 5-10 minutes to create that sticky top.
    • Take tofu roast out of the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before removing the cloves and serving.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Nutritional information is approximate, per serving (based on 3 servings) and should be treated as a rough guideline only. 
    • Orange marmalade can be substituted with more orange juice or perhaps some orange liqueur. For more info on ingredients and possible substitutes see - Ingredients and substitutes.
    • Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce to find perfect sweet vs salty balance perfect for you. 
    • Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated or enjoyed cold as required. 
    TIPS:
    Press the tofu thoroughly to get rid of excess moisture. This part is really crucial.
    The longer you can leave tofu to marinate the better. It really needs the time to get the flavour into it. The good thing is, it requires very little work on your part, just a little bit of planning.
    Score the tofu. It helps marinade work its flavour magic. Take care not to cut too deep to prevent tofu from falling apart. Anything between ¼ to ⅓ way down should be fine.
    Adjust flavours as per your preference. Add more soy sauce if you prefer your marinade/glaze more salty.
    Double the recipe for the marinade/glaze if you like lots of sticky sauce to be served over with your tofu ham. The amount stated in the recipe doesn't yield enough to serve.
    Bake two tofu roast at the same time to save energy and enjoy leftovers!
     

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Orange Glazed Tofu Roast
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 264 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Sodium 1025mg43%
    Potassium 194mg6%
    Carbohydrates 40g13%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 33g37%
    Protein 14g28%
    Vitamin A 407IU8%
    Vitamin C 18mg22%
    Calcium 208mg21%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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