LAURA'S GENERAL TSO'S SEITAN

Laura's General Tso's Seitan image

I got this recipe from Laura (aka "amorsalado" on LJ), and it's a great recipe she once cooked that her non-vegetarian husband told her she could make for him anytime. It convinced him of the tastiness of vegetarian food. :) She said, "This General Tso's recipe was what sold him, and it's so easy, too!"

Provided by Julesong

Categories Soy/Tofu

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 lb seitan, in strips
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon minced garlic, to taste
1 teaspoon peeled and minced gingerroot
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 large eggs or 1/4 cup egg white, beaten lightly
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 dried hot red chiles, seeded (and veins taken out, if you want extra heat removed)
cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

In a bowl combine the soy sauce, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, garlic, and ginger root.
In another bowl, combine the egg and cornstarch and dip the seitan pieces.
Heat the oil in a wok or deep, heavy skillet until very hot, add the seitan and fry it for 4 to 6 minutes, or until it is crisp-ish. (This was so much better after I finally broke down and bought a wok. It really does make a huge difference!).
Add the soy sauce mixture and the chile peppers and cook the mixture over moderately high heat for 2 minutes, or until heated through. (I usually bring the sauce to a boil after I've poured it on, and then reduce the heat to simmer until it's as thick as I want it. It takes about five minutes, because I like the sauce pretty thick.).
Serve with cooked rice and enjoy!
Laura says: "This is more than enough for the three of us with left overs the next day, and it's really yummy. I'm actually not much of a chef, so I tend to keep it simple and quick.".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 2030.3, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 5.5

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LITON SHOHEL

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This recipe is a waste of time. The seitan is tough and the sauce is bland.

HALEEM KHICHI TV

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I followed the recipe exactly and the seitan turned out rubbery. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Wahkeem Titus

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This recipe is a bit too spicy for me, but it's still very good.

Usman Farooq

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I'm not a big fan of seitan, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce is amazing.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The seitan is so flavorful and the sauce is delicious.

Shirley Thomas

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

Abubakar Muhammada

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This is my go-to recipe for General Tso's chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.

Kwakhanya Tunywashe

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I'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe. The seitan is a great substitute for chicken, and the sauce is so tasty.

Joel OSAKUNI

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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The seitan is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.