Delicious General Tso's Tofu with Broccoli
Ingredients
- 16oz firm tofu
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- oil
- cornstarch
- sesame seeds
Sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 dried chilis
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 3 tablespoons water
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chili sauce
- a pinch of salt
- a few dashes of white pepper
Preparation
Mix the marinade ingredients together: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 teaspoons chili sauce, a pinch of salt, and a few dashes of white pepper. Add tofu cubes and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight, flipping occasionally to coat all sides.
Rub the marinated tofu with a thin layer of cornstarch.
Pan fry the tofu in a heated non-stick pan with 2 teaspoons oil until golden brown on all sides. Let cool.
To make the sauce, add 2 teaspoons of oil to a non-stick pan, sauté ginger and then garlic until aromatic, stirring continuously. Add chili pepper and stir fry for a few seconds.
Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer for a minute or two until slightly thickened. Add blanched broccoli and tofu, then toss quickly until all tofu is coated with sauce.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
