General Tso’s Tofu: Easy, Flavorful Vegan Delight at Home
Enjoy this easy and flavorful vegan delight, General Tso’s Tofu, that you can make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces firm tofu
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.
- Toss the tofu in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the tofu and cook until golden on all sides.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the mixture over the tofu and stir to combine.
- Cook for additional 5 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, bake the tofu instead of frying.
- Adjust the sugar level according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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