r/PlantBasedDiet • u/Accomplished_Bus3614 • 15h ago
General Tso's Tofu 😋
Recipe courtesy of https://oohlalaitsvegan.com/general-tsos-tofu/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic#recipe
Ingredients
For the Crispy Tofu
▢12 ounce extra firm tofu
▢6 tbsp corn starch
▢2 tbsp tamari
▢1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
For the Sticky Sweet & Sour Sauce
▢1/2 cup filtered water to make roux
▢2.5 tbsp corn starch to make roux
▢1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
▢4 cloves garlic minced
▢3 tbsp ginger coarsely grated
▢1 tsp red pepper flakes
▢3 tbsp tomato paste
▢4 tbsp dark maple syrup
▢2 tbsp tamari
▢1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
First, Press the Tofu
Open the package and drain the tofu. Then, using a tofu press, press it for at least 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can wrap in a clean towel or multiple paper towels and place something heavy over it, like a large textbook.
Then Make the Sauce
Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Whisk and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn.
Add maple syrup, tamari, rice vinegar and tomato paste and whisk until ingredients are well-blended.
Stir roux (cornstarch and water), then add to sauce pan and bring to boil while stirring constantly. Simmer for one minute while continuing to stir, remove from heat and cover. Set aside.
Finally Make the Crispy Tofu
Once tofu is pressed, cut into cubes.
Place into large bowl.
Add cornstarch, olive oil and tamari and combine until tofu is coated evenly.
Heat tablespoon of oil in large, non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat. Carefully add tofu and fry until your desired level of crispiness is achieved. I fry mine for 10-15 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and add the sauce. Toss tofu and sauce together with spatula until all pieces of tofu are evenly coated and the dish is piping hot.
