Delicious Vegan Lunch.
General Tso’s Tofu served on a bed of steamed rice, broccoli and mushroom stir fry. This delicious vegan/vegetarian meal comes together in half an hour, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner. General Tso’s tofu is crispy, spicy and saucy and one of the most delicious ways to enjoy tofu.
VEGAN GENERAL TSO’S TOFU
TO PREPARE TOFU
INGREDIENTS
- 1 block of firm tofu, cut into cubes or rectangles
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tbsp soya sauce or tamari
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl.
- Marinate the tofu in the above mix making sure every piece of tofu is coated well.
- Keep aside for 15-20 mins.
- Shallow fry until golden and crispy.
- Keep aside to use later.
TO PREPARE THE SAUCE
INGREDIENTS
- 1-½ tbsp soya sauce
- 2-3 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2-3 tbsp sambal (chili paste)
- ⅓ cup vegetable stock
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1-2 tbsp Lao Gan Ma (chili oil with chili flakes) (black beans with chili oil)
- 3-5 dried red chilies
- 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
- Sesame seeds and spring onion for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Fry and keep tofu aside.
- In a bowl mix together the soya sauce, vinegar, sugar, sambal, and vegetarian stock.
- Mix well and keep aside.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry and keep aside.
- Take a pan.
- Add the chili oil, garlic, and red chilies.
- Turn on heat to low.
- Sauté the mix until aromatic.
- Add the prepared liquid sauce.
- Stir for 3-5 mins.
- Add the cornflour slurry to the sauce.
- Stir for 2-3 mins until the desired sauce consistency is achieved.
- Add crispy fried tofu to the sauce.
- Mix well for 1-2 minutes.
- Your delicious spicy vegan General Tso’s Tofu is ready.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion.
- Enjoy over a bowl of steamed jasmine rice.
NOTE
- For a healthier option, you can air fry the tofu.
- You can bake tofu at 450 F for 25-30 mins.
