Submitted at VSoT Monthly Potluck

General Tso’s Tofu

This General Tso's Tofu recipe will have you adding to your favorites list in no time. Add a healthy serving of Basmati rice and steamed broccoli and your meal is complete.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Fresh ginger, peeled and minced I add a couple larger slices to the cooking rice.
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 tbsp Tamari
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Turbinado Sugar
  • 2 Dried Chiles, ground
  • 10 oz Organic Extra Firm Tofu, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds  I like to mix Black and White.
  • 2 Scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 oz Broccoli
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice

Equipment

  • 1 Large nonstick skillet
  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Small saucepan with lid

Method
 

1. Start the Rice
  1. Add 1 1/2 cup water, rice, a pinch of salt, and the sliced ginger if you want ginger flavored rice to a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, approx 16 minutes.
2. Prepare the sauce
  1. Add ginger, garlic, tamari, turbinado sugar, and rice vinegar to a medium bowl. Whisk the sauce to combine.
3. Cook the Tofu
  1. Add tofu, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a large bowl and toss to coat the tofu.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. (I always use medium heat, it tends to take a little longer but I can control the crispiness better)
  3. Add coated tofu to the skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until crispy and browned in places, 5 to 8 minutes. (when you add the sauce it will take some of the crispiness away so you want it nice and crispy on all sides.)
  4. When Tofu is nice and crispy add in the scallions and cook 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the Sauce
  1. Reduce heat to low, add the sauce, and toss. Cook until sauce thickens, about 30 seconds.
5. Steam the Broccoli
  1. Add broccoli florets to the large pot of boiling water and cook until florets are tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. Plate & Serve
  1. Divide the (ginger flavored) rice and broccoli between large plates and top with General Tso’s tofu. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.
  2. Dig In & Enjoy!!!!!