General Tso's Tofu

This General Tso's tofu recipe features crispy tofu coated in a spicy, sweet, and salty sauce. In this vegetarian version of General Tso's chicken

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
• 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tofu on a paper towel-lined plate with several paper towel layers; cover with paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound object on top plate; press tofu for 30 minutes. Drain and discard any accumulated liquid.

Step 2

Place tofu cubes in a shallow bowl. Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; gently stir to coat. Let sit until tofu has absorbed most of the liquid, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, whisk 3 tablespoons soy sauce, maple syrup, green onions, sambal oelek, rice wine vinegar, garlic, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch together in a bowl. Set sauce aside.

Step 4

Drain and discard any remaining liquid from tofu. Place 5 tablespoons cornstarch in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add tofu, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag; gently shake until tofu coated with cornstarch.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook for 4 minutes. Flip; cook until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a plate; wipe the skillet clean.

Step 6

Add sauce to the skillet; cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in tofu and toss to combine.