GENERAL TSAO'S TOFU(VEGAN)

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Adapted from a General Tso's Chicken recipe in Men's Health Magazine and posted on the Vegan Kitchen. The baked tofu is a great vehicle for the spicy-sweet sauce. Serve it over brown rice and tons of bright green steamed broccoli. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced (or pressed)
2 inches grated ginger
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
2 tablespoons water
4 cups steamed broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ยบ.
  • Toss tofu cubes with 1 tbsp corn starch and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until slightly brown.
  • While the tofu bakes, cook garlic and ginger in a medium saucepan for about two minutes. Add water, vegetable oil, hoisin, rice vinegar, brown sugar and sriracha and cook for about 3 minutes. Add corn starch and water mixture slowly, stirring constantly, until sauce reaches desired consistency.
  • Toss baked tofu with sauce.
  • Serve over brown rice or quinoa with piles of freshly steamed broccoli. Enjoy!

sona stylish
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This dish was so easy to make and it was a huge hit with my family. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. We'll definitely be making this again.


Toqeer hussain
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The tofu was a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding some more spices to the tofu next time.


pyr3xaxh
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


CrazyBoy
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tofu didn't come out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Bd world
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This dish was amazing! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Thani Ghimire
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for me, but the tofu was cooked perfectly. I'll try again with a different sauce next time.


Herbert Mthokozisi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the crispy tofu and the flavorful sauce. It's definitely a keeper.


EMELIN Cruz
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The tofu was a bit too soft for my liking, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again with a firmer tofu next time.


FRESH
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of the sweet and spicy sauce with the crispy tofu. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Henry K
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I'm not a huge fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind! The tofu was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Biny Belete
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This tofu dish was absolutely delicious! The sauce was flavorful and slightly sweet, with a bit of a kick. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it soaked up the sauce perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect