General Tso's Tofu

Name: General Tso's Tofu
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 batch crispy fried tofu; 1 tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce*; 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/4 cup mirin rice wine; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar); 5 tbsp. hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar; 1 tbsp. garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. ginger root, minced; 3/8 cup dried red chilis*, stems and seeds removed (around 20 chilis); Green onions, steamed broccoli, and rice, for serving; Green onions, steamed broccoli, and rice, for serving; Green onions, steamed broccoli, and rice, for serving

6 steps

Prep:1h 20minCook:20min

A delicious vegan take on the Chinese-American takeout classic dish, with crispy fried tofu in a sauce that's sweet, sour, and spicy.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:29:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories173.2 kcal (9%)

Total Fat4.7 g (7%)

Carbs33.3 g (13%)

Sugars17.7 g (20%)

Protein2.8 g (6%)

Sodium916.7 mg (46%)

Fiber3.7 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare a batch of crispy fried tofu and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl or glass, mix cornstarch with low-sodium soy sauce to create a slurry.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, mix vegetable broth, rice wine, rice wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, and maple syrup.

Step 4

In a large sautee pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp. of oil and cook the garlic, ginger, and chiles, until the garlic is golden brown (about 1 minute).

Step 5

Add the sauce mix to the pan and cook for 1 minute, while stirring. Be sure to add the sauce carefully as it may create steam when it hits the pan. Add the soy sauce cornstarch slurry to the sauce and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened and is bubbly (around 3-4 minutes).

Step 6

Add the tofu to the sauce, and toss to coat. Serve immediately with rice and steamed broccoli, if desired. Top with chopped green onions (scallions).

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