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General Tso’s Tofu

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General Tso's crispy pan-fried tofu tossed in a sweet garlic and ginger sauce. Super easy and ready to serve in less time than it takes to get takeout! via @thiswifecooks

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!

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!

General Tso's 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!

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.

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!

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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!
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!

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!
 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Holly Gray
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Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Large Skillet

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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