General Tso’s Tofu
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)
- steamed rice
- steamed broccoli or fresh spinach
- toasted sesame seeds
Preparation
Heat oil on medium heat in large pan
Saute minced garlic (it will cook fast
Don't let it brown
Add green onion to pan & stir
Add red pepper flakes, ginger powder, orange juice, and sugar
Stir
Add vegetable broth
Stir
Turn heat up to med/high
Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil (regular sesame oil doesn't add flavor, so make sure it is toasted)
Stir
Add cornstarch slurry (be sure it is well combined before adding)
Mix well
The sauce will get a white hue, but this will go away as it cooks
Let gently boil for a few minutes (adjust 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 & drizzle some of that sauce over your vegetables
Throw some toasted sesame seeds & green onion on top and you're good to go!
Enjoy!