Delicious General Tso's Tofu Dish
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Oil
- 2 Cloves Minced Garlic
- 4 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onion (& more for garnish)
- 2 Teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoons Ginger Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 Cups Vegetable Broth
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Water mixed well with 2 Teaspoons Cornstarch (cornstarch slurry)
- Juice from 1 small Orange (aprox. 3 Tablespoons OJ)
- Firm tofu, cubed
Serving items
- Steamed Rice
- Steamed Broccoli or fresh Spinach
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
Preparation
Fry the tofu in oil until golden and crispy
Heat oil on medium heat in large pan.
Saute minced garlic. It will cook fast; do not let it brown.
Add green onion to pan and stir.
Add red pepper flakes, ginger powder, orange juice, and sugar. Stir.
Add vegetable broth. Stir.
Turn heat up to medium high.
Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Stir.
Add cornstarch slurry and mix well. Be sure it is well combined before adding. The sauce will get a white hue, but this will go away as it cooks.
Let gently boil for a few minutes, adjusting heat and stirring as needed.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add fried tofu or whatever protein you are using.
Let simmer together for 4-6 minutes.
Serve hot over steamed rice and drizzle some of that sauce over your vegetables. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onion.