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This General Tso’s tofu is savory, sweet, spicy and so delicious it will likely go straight onto your regular dinner rotation. Super flavorful and high in protein too.

Oh tofu how I love thee.

Well… how I love thee when thee is made like this!

I reckon anyone would when it’s made like this.

This General Tso’s tofu is deliciously battered and fried until crispy and then drenched in the most amazing sauce. It’s savory and sweet with the perfect amount of spice and all things nice.

It’s also pretty quick to make and super high in protein. So basically, you are going to love it!

How to make General Tso’s Tofu

Press the tofu first. The best way to do this is to use a tofu press. But if you don’t have a tofu press no worries at all, just place your tofu on a plate with another plate on top of it and then place something heavy on top of that (like a heavy pot).

Let it sit for 20-30 minutes and then drain off the excess water.

Cut the tofu into cubes and place into a container that has a lid.

Add some sesame oil, maple syrup and cayenne pepper, and then seal the container and then gently rotate the container so that the tofu gets evenly covered with the oil and maple syrup and cayenne. You don’t want to violently shake the container or anything, as you want those cubes of tofu to stay nicely intact.

Then open the container and add in some cornstarch and repeat the rotating of the container until all that tofu (sticky from the maple syrup) is coated in cornstarch.

Then you fry the tofu in a hot pan with some sesame oil until it’s golden brown and delicious. Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.

Now add some sesame oil, crushed garlic, minced ginger and dried red chili flakes to the pan and fry those until aromatic.

Add the tofu back in.

Pour over a sauce made from rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, onion powder, coconut sugar, cornstarch and vegetable stock and flash fry for 1 minute to coat the tofu with the sauce.

TIP: Don’t fry the tofu too long once the sauce is added or the batter will start to strip off the tofu, so make this really fast, you just want that sauce to go into a hot pan and flash fry quickly so that it can thicken and blend the flavors beautifully and then you’re done!

Is General Tso’s Tofu Gluten Free?

Yes! As long as you use a gluten-free soy sauce (or switch for tamari), it is entirely gluten-free.

How Long Does General Tso Tofu Last in the Fridge?

Leftovers keep very well in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days.

How to Serve General Tso’s Tofu

Serve it over some basmati rice with some chopped chives on top. If you prefer cauliflower rice you can definitely serve it over that too.

Some fresh lime is also great to serve with this.

You will love this recipe for General Tso’s Tofu! It is:

Savory

Sweet and spicy

Battered

Extremely flavorful

High in protein

Easy to make

Keep leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within the next few days.

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clock clock icon cutlery cutlery icon flag flag icon folder folder icon instagram instagram icon pinterest pinterest icon print print icon squares squares icon General Tso’s Tofu ★★★★★ 5 from 27 reviews Author: Alison Andrews

Alison Andrews Prep Time: 40 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 2-4 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Description This General Tso’s tofu is savory, sweet and spicy and so delicious it will likely go straight onto your regular dinner rotation. Super flavorful and high in protein too. Ingredients For the Tofu: 16oz ( 450g ) Extra Firm Tofu

( ) Extra Firm Tofu 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper 4 Tbsp Cornstarch

Cornstarch 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil (for frying) For the Garlic, Ginger and Spices: 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp Minced Ginger

Minced Ginger 1 tsp Crushed Garlic

Crushed Garlic 1/4 tsp Red Chili Flakes For the Sauce: 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar

Rice Vinegar 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce*

Soy Sauce* 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce*

Hoisin Sauce* 1 tsp Onion Powder

Onion Powder 2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar

Coconut Sugar 1 Tbsp Cornstarch

Cornstarch 1/4 cup (60ml) Vegetable Stock Instructions 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 sesame 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. Add the sesame oil, minced ginger, crushed garlic and red chili flakes to the frying pan and fry until toasted and then add the tofu back in. 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 basmati rice or cauliflower rice and some chopped chives. Notes *Use gluten-free soy sauce or switch for tamari if you want to make this meal gluten-free. *Check the hoisin sauce for vegan friendliness as not all brands are vegan. *Prep time includes the time spent pressing the tofu. *Nutritional information does not include rice. Category: Entree, Savory, Gluten-Free

Method: Stovetop

Cuisine: Vegan Nutrition Serving Size: 1/4 of the Recipe

Calories: 324

Sugar: 8g

Sodium: 665mg

Fat: 20.5g

Saturated Fat: 3.2g

Carbohydrates: 19.8g

Fiber: 0.3g

Protein: 14.6g Keywords: General Tso's Tofu