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