General Tso'S Tofu Recipe

Name: General Tso'S Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box firm tofu; 1 egg; 3/4 cup cornstarch; vegetable oil (for frying); 3 chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2/3 cup vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 tablespoons sugar; red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon sherry wine (optional); 1 tablespoon white vinegar; steamed broccoli

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box firm tofu
1 egg
3/4 cup cornstarch
vegetable oil (for frying)
3 chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2/3 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons sugar
red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sherry wine (optional)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
steamed broccoli

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["Drain, dry and cut tofu into one inch chunks-You can freeze the tofu the night before to get a more""chicken-like"" texture, if desired.", "Mix egg with 3 Tbs of water.", "Dip tofu in mixture.", "Sprinkle cornstarch over tofu to completely cover.", "Heat oil in pan and fry tofu pieces until golden brown and set aside.", "Drain oil.", "Heat 3 Tbs vegetable oil in pan on medium heat and add onions, ginger and garlic, cook for about two minutes (be careful not to burn garlic).", "Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes and vinegar.", "Mix 2 Tbs of water and 1 Tbs cornstarch and pour into mixture, stirring well.", "Add fried tofu and coat evenly.", "Serve immediately with steamed broccoli over your choice of rice."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box firm tofu, 1 egg, 3/4 cup cornstarch, vegetable oil (for frying), and more.

Yes, General Tso'S Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

General Tso'S Tofu

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