5 from 6 votes
General Tso's Tofu Recipe
General Tso's Tofu is an Asian-inspired vegan delight!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
158 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu pressed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
- rice for serving, cooked
- green onions sliced for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Wrap tofu in a clean towel and place a heavy object on top to press for 30 minutes. Cut into cubes.
- Toss tofu cubes with 2 tablespoons cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red chili flakes, vegetable broth and the remaining cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan used for frying tofu. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Add the fried tofu back into the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the General Tso's Tofu over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
0.1mg
(0%)
Sodium
478mg
(20%)
Potassium
213mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 478mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.