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General Tso’s Tofu
2 - 4 servings

[ INGREDIENTS ]

TOFU

Extra Firm Tofu
Sesame Oil
Maple Syrup
Cayenne Pepper
Cornstarch
Sesame Oil

GARLIC, GINGER AND SPICES

Sesame Oil
Ginger
Garlic
Red Chili Flakes

SAUCE

Rice Vinegar
Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce
Hoisin Sauce
Onion Powder
Coconut Sugar
Cornstarch
Vegetable Stock

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

1. Press :
   
   1 ( 16 Ounce ) Extra Firm Tofu;
   for 30 minutes either using a tofu press or by placing the tofu onto a plate with another plate on top of it and then putting something heavy on top, like a heavy pot.
2. Mix :
   
   1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar;
   1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil;
   2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; ¹
   1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce; ²
   1 Teaspoon Onion Powder;
   2 Tablespoon Coconut Sugar;
   1 Tablespoon Cornstarch;
   1/4 Cup Vegetable Stock;
   in a measuring jug or bowl. Set aside.
3. When the tofu is pressed, cut it into cubes and place it into a container with a lid.
4. Add :
   
   1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil;
   1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup;
   1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper;
   and then seal the container and gently rotate it so that the tofu is evenly coated.
5. Then add :
   
   4 Tablespoon Cornstarch;
   but add the cornstarch 1 tablespoon at a time, gently rotating the container each time.
6. Gently toss until the tofu is well coated.
7. Add :
   
   1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil;
   to a frying pan and when hot add in the battered tofu.
8. Gently fry until golden brown.
9. Remove the tofu from the pan.
10. Add :
    
    1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil;
    1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger;
    1 Teaspoon Crushed Garlic;
    1/4 Teaspoon Red Chili Flakes;
    to the frying pan.
11. Fry until toasted and then add the tofu back in.
12. Pour over the sauce and flash fry for 1 minute to coat the tofu with the sauce.
13. Don’t fry it for too long or the batter will start coming off the tofu.
14. Serve with basmati rice or cauliflower rice and some chopped chives.

[ NOTE ]

¹ Use gluten-free soy sauce or switch for tamari if you want to make this meal gluten-free.
Also substitute coconut aminos in place of soy sauce.

² Check the hoisin sauce for vegan friendliness as not all brands are vegan.

::: View the original recipe for General Tso’s Tofu at lovingitvegan.com