Korean-inspired General Tso's Tofu (조선식 제너럴 토스 두부)
This Korean-inspired General Tso's Tofu recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Chinese dish, featuring crispy tofu in a sweet and spicy sauce. It's a perfect option for a meatless meal that's full of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
- Coat the tofu cubes in cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tofu until golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve the General Tso's tofu over rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large skillet Cutting board Knife Mixing bowls
Tools
Frying pan Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Cost
$10