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General Tso's Tofu
5 from 60 votes

General Tso's Tofu

General Tso's Tofu is a pan-fried dish featuring extra firm tofu cubes lightly coated with cornstarch for crispness, then tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet Asian-inspired sauce with brown sugar, hoisin, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of chili flakes. The recipe highlights a balance of crispy tofu texture with a flavorful glaze that clings to each piece.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the Tofu
  • 1 tofu extra firm, brick
  • 3-4 TBS cornstarch
  • 1-2 TBS canola oil or vegetable oil
For the sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 TBS hoisin sauce
  • 3 TBS rice vinegar
  • 3 TBS ketchup
  • 2 TBS soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 red pepper flakes optional, 2 shakes turns out pretty mild..add more for more spice or you can leave out for less, shakes (usage
  • 1 TBS sesame oil
  • 4 green onions , chopped
  • 3 TBS ginger finely chopped, fresh