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General Tso’s Tofu

A plate of crispy General Tso’s Tofu garnished with green onions, served with a side of white rice.
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Crispy tofu in a tangy-sweet sauce, inspired by takeout favorites. Perfect for a quick vegan dinner with rice or broccoli.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Coat tofu cubes in cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry tofu until crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  4. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, hoisin, sriracha, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  5. Return tofu to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

  • For an air fryer option, cook tofu at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway.
  • Adjust sriracha for more or less heat.

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Find it online: https://carlacooking.com/general-tsos-tofu-recipe-crispy-vegan/