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 (14 ounce) box firm tofu; egg substitute for 1 egg (Ener-G works great); ¾ cup cornstarch; vegetable oil (for frying); 6 chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 ½ cups vegetable stock; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; red pepper; 2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional); 2 tablespoons white vinegar

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) box firm tofu
egg substitute for 1 egg (Ener-G works great)
¾ cup cornstarch
vegetable oil (for frying)
6 chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
red pepper
2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional)
2 tablespoons white vinegar

1
Drain, dry and cut tofu into 1 inch chunks.
2
You can freeze tofu the night before to get a more chicken-like consistency, but it isn't necessary.
3
Mix the egg replacer as specified on the box and add an additional 3 tablespoons water.
4
Dip tofu in egg replacer/water mixture and coat completely.
5
Sprinkle 3/4 cup cornstarch over tofu and coat completely.
6
Watch out that the cornstarch doesn't clump up at the bottom of the bowl.
7
Heat oil in pan and fry tofu pieces until golden.
8
Drain oil.
9
Heat 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil in pan on medium heat.
10
Add green onions, ginger and garlic, cook for about 2 minutes.
11
Be careful not to burn garlic.
12
Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper and vinegar.
13
Mix 4 Tablespoons water with 2 Tablespoon cornstarch and pour into mixture stirring well.
14
Add fried tofu and coat evenly.
15
Serve immediately with stir-fry veggies over your choice of rice.

212

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) box firm tofu, egg substitute for 1 egg (Ener-G works great), ¾ 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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