Nourishing Body, Mind, & Spirit

General Tso’s Tofu - A Bold & Spicy Vegan Dish

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Equipment Needed:

Measuring Utensils, Whisk (OR) Fork, Pot, Bowl

Ingredients:

1 pound Tofu Extra Firm, drained, dried (For best results: dry in oven at 350 degrees for 30 Minutes)

4 Tablespoons Flour 

1 Egg (beaten) or Egg Replacement

2 Tablespoons Vegetable (OR) Corn Oil

Directions:

1.     Pre-heat the skillet with the oil at Medium heat.

2.     Cube the tofu into squares, approximate 1 inch each, using a serrated knife.

3.     In a separate bowl, coat the tofu cubes by dipping it into the Egg or Egg Replacement, then into the flour.

4.      Place them into the skillet, turning them every few minutes.

5.      Set aside, drain.

General Tso Sauce-

Sauce-

• 1 Cup Soy Sauce (non-alcohol version)

• 1/2 Cup Chili Oil

• 1/2 Cup Sugar Cane

Directions-

• In a bowl, use a fork or a whisk to blend ingredients, whisking every so often until right before use.

• Pour the mixture into the hot skillet, stirring every so often.

Thickener-

• 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch

• 2 Tablespoons Water or Vegetable Stock

Directions-

• Blend the water to the corn starch, stirring every so often during the process.

• When it is time to add the water starch, stir again right before pouring in the sauce.

• How much you decide to use is up to your preference, some like it thick, some like it thin.

• Once it is at the viscosity that you like, add the tofu cubes to the skillet and serve hot.