Name: General Tso's Tofu recipe by Pavani Nandula at BetterButter
Cook time: 3000 min
Total time: 3000 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For Crispy Tofu:; Firm or Extra-firm Tofu - 1 (16oz.) pkg drained; Low sodium Soy sauce - 2tsp; Rice Vinegar - 2tsp; Rice Wine (or Mirin) - 1tsp; Oil - 1tsp; Garlic - 1 cloves finely minced; Cornstarch - 1tbsp; For the Sauce:; Low sodium vegetable broth - ½cup; Sugar - 2tbsp; Low sodium Soy sauce - 1 ½tbsp; Rice Wine (Mirin) - 4tsp; Rice Vinegar - 2tsp; Sesame Oil - 2tsp; Corn Starch - 2tsp; Tomato paste - 1 ½tsp; Sambal Oelek chili paste - ½tsp (optional); Oil - 2tsp; Green Onions - 4 green parts chopped; Garlic - 1 clove finely minced; Grated - ½ inch finely grated; Accompaniments:; White or Brown Rice - 2cups (I made Shanghai Fried Rice); For Crispy Tofu:; Firm or Extra-firm Tofu - 1 (16oz.) pkg drained; Low sodium Soy sauce - 2tsp; Rice Vinegar - 2tsp; Rice Wine (or Mirin) - 1tsp; Oil - 1tsp

ABOUT General Tso's Tofu RECIPE

Today's weekend special is a Chinese-American dish called General Tso's Tofu. It is the vegetarian version of General Tso's Chicken that is quite a popular item on Chinese fast food and restaurant menus in America and Canada.

Ingredients Serving: 4

For Crispy Tofu:
Firm or Extra-firm Tofu - 1 (16oz.) pkg drained
Low sodium Soy sauce - 2tsp
Rice Vinegar - 2tsp
Rice Wine (or Mirin) - 1tsp
Oil - 1tsp
Garlic - 1 cloves finely minced
Cornstarch - 1tbsp
For the Sauce:
Low sodium vegetable broth - ½cup
Sugar - 2tbsp
Low sodium Soy sauce - 1 ½tbsp
Rice Wine (Mirin) - 4tsp
Rice Vinegar - 2tsp
Sesame Oil - 2tsp
Corn Starch - 2tsp
Tomato paste - 1 ½tsp
Sambal Oelek chili paste - ½tsp (optional)
Oil - 2tsp
Green Onions - 4 green parts chopped
Garlic - 1 clove finely minced
Grated - ½ inch finely grated
Accompaniments:
White or Brown Rice - 2cups (I made Shanghai Fried Rice)
For Crispy Tofu:
Firm or Extra-firm Tofu - 1 (16oz.) pkg drained
Low sodium Soy sauce - 2tsp
Rice Vinegar - 2tsp
Rice Wine (or Mirin) - 1tsp
Oil - 1tsp
Garlic - 1 cloves finely minced
Ginger - piece finely grated
Cornstarch - 1tbsp
For the Sauce:
Low sodium vegetable broth - cup
Sugar - 2tbsp
Low sodium Soy sauce - 1tbsp
Rice Wine (Mirin) - 4tsp
Rice Vinegar - 2tsp
Sesame Oil - 2tsp
Corn Starch - 2tsp
Tomato paste - 1tsp
Sambal Oelek chili paste - tsp (optional)
Oil - 2tsp
Green Onions - 4 green parts chopped
Garlic - 1 clove finely minced
Grated - inch finely grated
Accompaniments:
White or Brown Rice - 2cups (I made Shanghai Fried Rice)

Instructions

To make Crispy Tofu: Slice tofu into 2 slabs. Wrap tofu slabs in paper towel and place between 2 cutting boards. Put some weight, on top of the cutting board and press for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
In a container, combine soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, oil, garlic and ginger. Add tofu and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Sift cornstarch over tofu and turn to coat evenly. Spread tofu on baking sheet.
Baking 30~40 minutes or until firm and crispy, turning several times to brown all sides.
To make General Tso's Sauce: Whisk together broth, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, sesame oil, corn starch, tomato paste, sambal oelek (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat 1tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions, garlic and ginger, stir fry 1 minute. Add broth mixture and cook for 1 more minute, or till it is thick.
Stir in the crisp tofu. Mix well and cook for 1~2 minutes.
Serve with steamed broccoli and rice.

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