Description
A Chinese-American dish served at take out restaurants substitutes chicken with tofu for a protein-packed meal. Serve with rice to gather the sweet sauce.
Ingredients
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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 - 1/2" piece, finely grated
- Cornstarch - 1tbsp
For the Sauce:
- Low sodium vegetable broth - 1/2cup
- Sugar - 2tbsp
- Low sodium Soy sauce - 1 1/2tbsp
- Rice Wine (Mirin) - 4tsp
- Rice Vinegar - 2tsp
- Sesame Oil - 2tsp
- Corn Starch - 2tsp
- Tomato paste - 1 1/2tsp
- Sambal Oelek chili paste - 1/2tsp (optional)
- Oil - 2tsp
- Green Onions - 4, green parts chopped
- Garlic - 1 clove, finely minced
- Grated - 1/2", finely grated
Accompaniments:
- Broccoli - 2cups
- White or Brown Rice - 2cups (I made Shanghai Fried Rice)
Instructions
To make Crispy Tofu:
- Cut tofu into 2 slabs. Wrap tofu slabs in paper towel and place between 2 cutting boards. Put some weight like soup cans or cast iron pan, on top of the cutting board and press for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- In a resealable 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 until thickened.
- Stir in tofu. Mix well and cook for 1~2 minutes.
- Serve with steamed broccoli and rice.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380