General Tso Tofu (Crispy Tofu without Deep Frying)

Name: General Tso Tofu (Crispy Tofu without Deep Frying)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 block (16 oz / 450 g) extra firm tofu; 2 tablespoons soy sauce ((or tamari for a gluten-free alternative) (*footnote 1)); 1 tablespoon maple syrup ((or agave nectar)); 5 to 6 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup chicken stock ((or vegetable stock)); 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar ((or balsamic vinegar, or rice vinegar)); 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry, or stock)); 1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce, or tamari for a gluten-free alternative)); 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce, or tamari for a gluten-free alternative)); 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil)); 2 bunches broccolini ((or 1 big head broccoli0); 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 3 to 4 cloves garlic (, minced); 4 green onions (, roughly chopped); 2 fresh Thai chili pepper ((or 4 dried red chilies) (*Footnote 2) (Optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Learn how to make extra crispy tofu with the minimum amount of oil and time without deep frying, plus the best General Tso sauce! {vegan, gluten-free}

Updated at: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:15:48 GMT