VEGAN GENERAL TSOS TOFU

Delicious Vegan Lunch
General Tso’s Tofu served on a bed of Steamed Rice
Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry
This Delicious vegan/ vegetarian meal comes together in half hour so perfect for weeknight dinner.

General Tso’s tofu is crispy, spicy and saucy and one of the most delicious ways to enjoy tofu

VEGAN GENERAL TSO’S TOFU

TO PREPARE TOFU

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 block of firm tofu cut into cubes or rectangles

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

• 1tbsp cornstarch

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 1-2 tbsp soya sauce or tamari

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl

• Marinate the tofu in the above mix making sure every piece of tofu is coated well

• Keep aside for 15-20 mins

• Shallow fry until golden and crispy

• Keep aside to use later

TO PREPARE THE SAUCE

• 1-½ tbsp soya sauce

• 2-3 tbsp vinegar

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 2-3 tbsp sambal ( chili paste)

• ⅓ cup vegetable stock 

• 1tsp cornstarch

• 1-2 tbsp Lao Gan Ma(chili oil with chili flakes)( black beans with chili oil)

• 3-5 dried red chilies

• 2 -3 cloves of garlic chopped

• Sesame seeds and spring onion for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• Fry and keep tofu aside.

• In a bowl mix together the soya sauce, vinegar, sugar, sambal, and vegetarian stock. Mix well and keep aside

• Prepare cornstarch slurry and keep aside

• Take a pan 

• Add the chili oil, garlic, and red chilies

• Turn on heat to low

• Sauté the mix until aromatic

• Add the prepared liquid sauce 

• Stir for 3-5 mins 

• Add the cornflour  slurry to the sauce 

• Stir for 2-3 mins until the desired sauce consistency is achieved

• Add crispy fried tofu to the sauce

• Mix well for 1-2 minutes

• Your delicious spicy vegan General Tso’s tofu is ready 

• Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion

• Enjoy over a bowl of steamed jasmine rice 

NOTE

• For a healthier option, you can air fry the tofu 

• You can bake tofu at 450 F for 25-30 mins