I didn't have cornstarch, so I used flour to thicken the sauce as others have done. It doesn't keep all the crispiness once you've tossed the tofu in the sauce at the end, but it looks way nicer and gives it a great texture. I've done flour before in other recipes and the panko crisps up way more nicely in my cast iron. I used panko for the coating instead of flour.
I've done this technique a few times and the biggest benefit to the freezing of the tofu is that the tofu crisps up more nicely because it's drier and looks a bit more like actual chicken once cooked. I needed a second egg/water for the first coating as my twice-frozen/thawed/squeezed tofu was a sponge and soaked up the liquid pretty quickly. These dishes were created by Chinese cooks, although Kung Pao chicken originated in China and General Tso originated in an American-Chinese restaurant. Plate up your tofu with as much (or as little) broccoli as you like, and add a side of rice.Made this and it's definitely on the make-again was yum!! But.I made some tweaks: - I halved the sugar and thought that was a very good call. Despite the main differences in their tastes, cooking methods, and how they look, General Tso and Kung Pao chicken also have some similarities: 1. After that round of cooking, you're ready to serve! While the tofu bakes, start making the rice and broccoli, so everything will be ready at the same time.Īfter the first round of tofu cooking, toss the tofu cubes with some of the sauce, and bake or air fry again. The cornstarch will give your tofu a crispy coating that the sticky General Tso's sauce clings to like a dream! Press your tofu while the sauce simmers, so it will be ready to cube when you're ready to cook.ĭice up the tofu into 1" cubes, then toss with cornstarch and bake or air fry. Toss repeatedly until coated and allow to simmer over medium heat (tossing occasionally) for 5-7 minutes. In a large pan, add all the sauce along with some broccoli florets (ideally already cooked frozen and microwaved is great), chopped green onions, and the crispy tofu nuggets. The EZ Tofu Press gets an average of ½ cup water out of a single block of tofu in 10-15 minutes! When the tofu is crispy, saut the final dish. Next, stir in the red bell peppers and Shaoxing wine. After 10 seconds, add the garlic and the whole dried chili peppers, and stir for 15 seconds. Heat your wok over medium heat, and add 1 tablespoon of the oil left from tofu-frying, and add the ginger. And the EZ Tofu Press makes it quick and easy while maintaining the shape of your tofu block. Transfer the tofu pieces to a sheet pan with a slotted spoon. Pressing gets the excess liquid out, so your tofu gets that super firm, restaurant-style texture. Once your General Tso's Sauce is ready, it's tofu time! Making the Tofu Just simmer a few ingredients, add a bit of cornstarch, and simmer some more. Making the sauce takes less than 15 minutes on the stovetop.
GENERAL TSO TOFU FREE
The result is a sticky-sweet sauce that's refined-sugar free without sacrificing any of the deliciousness. In this recipe, I sweeten the sauce with orange juice and maple syrup instead of white sugar. I love sweet sauces, but I do try to avoid refined sugar when I can do it without giving up any of the flavor.
If you’re using pre-made General Tso’s Sauce, shake the sauce to let the cornstarch dissolve completely, pour 1/3 cup sauce into a bowl, add 1/3 cup stock, mix well. Lightened-Up General Tso's SauceĪny time you're making a "sticky" sauce, there's going to be sugar involved. Gently flip the bag a few times to coat tofu with the liquid. I created this recipe for easy General Tso's Tofu, so I could have my favorite meal with the tofu-to-broccoli ratio I prefer. I'm saying I want my meal to basically be 50% broccoli. More Easy Tofu Recipes: Twice-Baked BBQ Tofu, The Best Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites It's my go-to takeout meal, but my big frustration is that restaurants don't seem to understand what I'm saying when I ask for extra broccoli. General Tso's Tofu is quick and easy to make in either the oven or the air fryer, and you can pile on the broccoli, unlike when you order delivery. This recipe is sponsored by EZ Tofu Press.
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