General Tso’s Tofu ~
Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed in a sweet garlic and ginger sauce. Super easy to make and ready to serve in less time than it takes to get takeout!
Some days you just want something quick and satisfying for dinner without a lot of fuss.
This easy tofu recipe is made for days like that and the best part is you may already have the ingredients on hand.
Chinese Tofu Recipe
I like this recipe for several reasons:
- it’s got the trifecta – savory, not too sweet, and only as spicy as you like
- made with simple ingredients
- flavorful and satisfying
- dairy-free
- 100% plant-based
How to Serve General Tso’s Tofu
My favorite way to enjoy this tofu, and what seems to be the most popular, is over grains like rice or quinoa. Add simple steamed veggies on the side to round out the meal.
Feeling creative? Turn it into a stir-fry by tossing the tofu with whatever vegetables you’ve got sitting around.
It’s all good!
Ingredients for General Tso’s Tofu
- fresh ginger
- garlic
- turbinado sugar – light brown sugar will also work
- tamari – or soy sauce
- seasoned rice vinegar
- extra-firm tofu
- cornstarch
- sesame seeds
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- olive oil
- scallions – also known as green onions
- red pepper flakes – optional
How to Make General Tso’s Tofu:
For the sauce:
Into a small mixing bowl, add ginger, garlic, turbinado sugar, tamari, and seasoned rice vinegar. Whisk to combine and set aside. Into a large mixing bowl, add the cubed tofu, cornstarch, sesame seeds, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Toss gently to coat.
For the tofu:
Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the tofu. Cook the tofu, tossing occasionally for about 8 minutes, until lightly crisp and browned.
Putting it All Together:
Add the sliced scallions and continue cooking for 1 minute. Pour in the ginger and garlic mixture. Gently toss to coat and cook for an additional 1 minute. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, to taste, and serve hot.
More Tofu Recipes You’ll Love!
- Baked Pesto Tofu
- Almond Butter Tofu
- Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu
- Vegan Tofu Benedict Florentine
- Tofu and Broccoli Frittata
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General Tso’s Tofu
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ginger finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces
Instructions
For the sauce:
- Into a small mixing bowl, add ginger, garlic, turbinado sugar, tamari, and seasoned rice vinegar. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- Into a large mixing bowl, add the cubed tofu, cornstarch, sesame seeds, sea salt, ground black pepper. Toss gently to coat.
For the tofu:
- Into a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the tofu.
- Cook the tofu, tossing occasionally for about 8 minutes, until lightly crisp and browned.
Putting it all together:
- Add the sliced scallions and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in the ginger and garlic mixture. Gently toss to coat and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, to taste.
- Serve hot.
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