Five-Spice Tofu Triangles

• 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

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.

black sesame seeds, wide strips orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, fivespice powder, anise, firm tofu, green onions

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/five-spice-tofu-triangles/ (may not work)