General Tso’s tofu is crispy, spicy and saucy and one of the most delicious ways to enjoy tofu. A delicious vegan/ vegetarian meal comes together in half hour is so perfect for weeknight dinner. General Tso’s Tofu served on a bed of Steamed Rice, Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

VEGAN GENERAL TSO’S TOFU

INGREDIENTS  FOR TOFU

• 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

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