Vegan General Tso's Tofu Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 block (450 g) firm tofu
- 1/4 cup (35 g) cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable broth
- 3 green onions
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ketchup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sriracha sauce or chili paste
Garnishes
- Green onion
- Sesame seeds
Preparation
In a bowl, combine the tofu with the cornstarch and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the tofu cubes and fry, turning from time to time, until they’re golden brown and crisp. Transfer the tofu cubes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat the steps to fry the remaining tofu cubes, adding more oil as needed.
In the same skillet, cook the garlic and ginger together for 1 minute. Add more oil, if needed.
Add the vegetable broth, green onions, maple syrup, soy sauce, ketchup, and sriracha sauce, and stir to combine. Simmer for a few minutes to thicken, then stir the fried tofu into the sauce to reheat it.
Serve over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.