Hello everybody, it’s Jim, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, general tso tofu stir fry. One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Spicy-sweet, protein-packed, and a healthier spin on takeout! Spicy-sweet, protein-packed, and a healthier spin on takeout! General Tso refers to the sauce rather than the dish itself - this sweet sticky sauce, usually served with chicken, is a staple of North American Chinese restaurants. In a saucepan heat the oil.
General Tso tofu stir fry is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. General Tso tofu stir fry is something that I have loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have general tso tofu stir fry using 15 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make General Tso tofu stir fry:
- Prepare Tofu
- Prepare 16 ounces extra firm tofu
- Get 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Make ready 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Take Pinch cayenne (optional)
- Take 4 tbsp cornstarch
- Make ready 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
- Make ready Sauce
- Get 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Get 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Take 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- Get 1 tsp onion powder
- Make ready 2 tbsp swerve brown sugar
- Prepare 1 tbsp corn starch
- Get 1/4 cups veggie stock
Serve General Tso's Tofu and broccoli over rice and. How to make General Tso's Tofu. Start by pressing the tofu to remove any excess liquid. Slice the brick, then rip those slices into medium-large pieces Make the General Tso sauce while the tofu bakes.
Steps to make General Tso tofu stir fry:
- Press the tofu for 30 minutes either using a tofu press or by placing the tofu onto a plate with another plate on top of it and then putting something heavy on top like a heavy pot. While the tofu is pressing, you can prepare your sauce by just mixing all the ingredients up in a measuring jug. Set aside.
- When the tofu is pressed, cut it into cubes and place it into a container with a lid. Add sesame oil, maple syrup and cayenne pepper and then seal the container and gently rotate it so that the tofu is evenly coated.
- Then add in the cornstarch to the container, 1 tablespoon at a time and gently toss until the tofu is well coated.
- Add the olive oil to a frying pan and when hot add in the battered tofu and gently fry until golden brown. Remove the tofu from the pan.
- Pat tofu fry and then add tofu back into pan and pour over the sauce and flash fry for 1 minute to coat the tofu with the sauce. Don't fry it for too long or the batter will start coming off the tofu. Serve with rice/ noodles and veggies
- Note: you can air fry your tofu- 400 degrees about 10-12 minutes
- Ready to serve and ENJOY!
Start by pressing the tofu to remove any excess liquid. Slice the brick, then rip those slices into medium-large pieces Make the General Tso sauce while the tofu bakes. Sauté garlic and ginger in a pan with oil over medium-high heat. Next, stir in the rice vinegar. General Tso's Tofu features crispy caramelized tofu bites with tender broccoli rabe in a tangy savory sweet sticky sauce.
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