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) package firm tofu (not silken); ener-g egg substitute for 1 egg; 1 small white onion, chopped; 3 green onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely sliced; 1 red bell pepper, finely sliced; 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2/3 cup vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon sherry wine (optional); 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 3/4 cup cornstarch; canola oil or vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu (not silken)
ener-g egg substitute for 1 egg
1 small white onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely sliced
1 red bell pepper, finely sliced
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2/3 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sherry wine (optional)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3/4 cup cornstarch
canola oil or vegetable oil

1
Freeze tofu overnight. Let thaw. Drain and squeeze out any moisture in tofu, dry, and cut into 1 inch chunks. Mix the egg replacer as specified on the box and add an additional 3 tablespoons of water. Toss tofu with egg replacer mixture to coat completely. Sprinkle approximately 3/4 cup cornstarch over tofu and coat completely. Make sure the cornstarch does not form clumps on tofu.
2
Heat oil in pan and fry tofu pieces until golden. Drain oil.
3
Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in pan on medium heat along with red pepper flakes (red pepper flakes are optional). Add peppers, white onion, and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and green onions. Continue to cook for another two minutes. Be careful not to burn garlic. Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Return fried tofu to the pan. Mix 2 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and pour into mixture stirring constantly until the desired consistency is reached.
4
Serve immediately with steamed broccoli over your choice of rice.

223

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu (not silken), ener-g egg substitute for 1 egg, 1 small white onion, chopped, 3 green onions, chopped, 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.

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General Tso’S Tofu

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Variations & substitutions

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