VEGAN GENERAL TSO'S TOFU

VEGAN GENERAL TSO'S TOFU

yield: 4 SERVINGS prep time: 10 MINUTES cook time: 20 MINUTES marinating time: 20 MINUTES total time: 50 MINUTES

This vegan General Tso's tofu is made with crispy tofu and tender broccoli coated in a sweet and spicy ginger garlic marinade. It's served with rice and chopped with fresh sliced green onion. It tastes just like the kind at restaurants!

4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)

INGREDIENTS

TOFU

* 1 pound block firm tofu, drained and pressed

* 1/3 cup water

* 3 tablespoons soy sauce

* 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

* 1 teaspoon sesame oil

* 2 cloves garlic minced

* 2 tablespoons cornstarch

* 1 tablespoon peanut oil, or vegetable oil

VEGETABLES

* 1 tablespoon peanut oil, or vegetable oil

* 3 cloves garlic, sliced

* 3 green onions, sliced

* 2 teaspoons freshly-grated ginger

* 1 head broccoli, cut into florets and steamed

STIR FRY SAUCE

* 1 tablespoon cornstarch

* 2 teaspoons sesame oil

* 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger

* 1 clove garlic, minced

* 1-2 teaspoons chili sauce, or to taste

* 2/3 cup vegetable broth

* 3 tablespoons soy sauce

* 3 tablespoons agave nectar

FOR SERVING

* 2 cups cooked rice

* 1/2 cup sliced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS

TO PREPARE THE TOFU:

1. Slice the tofu into cubes.

2. Mix together the water, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic in a shallow bowl, and marinate the tofu in the mixture for at least 20-30 minutes.

3. Drain the tofu marinade with place the tofu in a bowl.

4. Sprinkle the cornstarch on top and toss the tofu to coat, adding more cornstarch if necessary.

5. Heat the peanut oil in a large wok or skillet over medium high heat.

6. Place the tofu in the pan and fry until crispy on all sides, about 5 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate.

FOR THE VEGETABLES:

1. Add the peanut oil to the wok or skillet over medium high heat.

2. Add the garlic, green onions, and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.

3. Add the broccoli and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, mix together all stir fry sauce ingredients.

5. Add the tofu back to the pan, along with the sauce, and continue cooking until the sauce thickens and the tofu and broccoli are thoroughly coated.

6. Serve portions of stir fry on a bed of rice and top with sliced green onions.

NOTES

* You can press and marinate the tofu ahead of time. Just pick up at the cornstarch step when you're ready to cook.