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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Servings: 4
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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