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Crispy General Tso's Tofu
Crispy General Tso's Tofu
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Crispy tofu tossed in delicious homemade General Tso's sauce for a flavorful twist on the classic takeout dish.
Ingredients:
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, slightly crushed
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 0.5 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
  • In a small bowl, combine and whisk together broth, soy sauce, hoisin, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, ginger, vinegar, brown sugar, white pepper, and red pepper flakes to create a delicious sauce. Set aside.
  • In a resealable plastic bag, add the rest of the cornstarch. Tear tofu into bite-sized chunks and place them in the bag. Seal the bag and shake well to coat the tofu evenly. Add more cornstarch by hand, if necessary, to ensure each piece is well coated.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Carefully add tofu pieces and cook until crispy and golden brown all over, about 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Drain excess oil. Sauté white parts of green onions until aromatic, approximately 1 minute. Pour in the sauce and simmer until thickened, roughly 2 minutes. Reintroduce tofu, ensuring it's well coated. Remove ginger. Serve with a topping of green onion tops, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

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