Tofu General Tso'S Recipe

Name: Tofu General Tso'S
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) container extra firm tofu; 2 eggs, beaten (or egg replacer to make it Vegan); 5 teaspoons cornstarch, for sauce; 1/2 cup cornstarch, for breading; 5 tablespoons rice vinegar; 6 1/2 tablespoons rice wine; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/2 cup oil (for frying); chili oil

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) container extra firm tofu
2 eggs, beaten (or egg replacer to make it Vegan)
5 teaspoons cornstarch, for sauce
1/2 cup cornstarch, for breading
5 tablespoons rice vinegar
6 1/2 tablespoons rice wine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup oil (for frying)
chili oil

1
Take tofu out of liquid it came in and chop into 1 inch cubes, press these between two towels to take out the moisture and dry them.
2
Mix rice vinegar, rice wine, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, 2 Tbsp Sesame oil, and chili oil to taste. Add to this the cubes of tofu, cover and let marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours, preferably over night.
3
Next, remove the tofu from the marinade. Try to remove as much outer moisture from them as you can. Set them aside.
4
Take the marinade and add to it the 5 tsp Cornstarch and 1/2 cup sugar. Then whisk it together.
5
In a large sauce pan bring the marinade (now General Tso's Sauce) to boiling over medium low heat. It should be thick when done. Then remove from heat.
6
Beat two eggs, and immerse the tofu in them, covering all sides with egg. Then remove the tofu and place it on a paper towel. Then toss the tofu in the 1/2 cup cornstarch to lightly cover each side. Shake off the excess.
7
Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Then place in the tofu, turn it during cooking so that each side gets browned.
8
When all sides are browned, place the tofu on a paper towel to get rid of excess oil. Then add the tofu into the sauce and heat over low for 3-5 minutes until everything is heated through.
9
Enjoy.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) container extra firm tofu, 2 eggs, beaten (or egg replacer to make it Vegan), 5 teaspoons cornstarch, for sauce, 1/2 cup cornstarch, for breading, and more.

Yes, Tofu General Tso'S 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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Tofu General Tso'S

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