GENERAL TSO'S TOFU

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Make and share this General Tso's Tofu recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hadice

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) box firm tofu
1 egg
3/4 cup cornstarch
vegetable oil (for frying)
3 chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2/3 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons sugar
red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sherry wine (optional)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
steamed broccoli

Steps:

  • Drain, dry and cut tofu into one inch chunks-You can freeze the tofu the night before to get a more"chicken-like" texture, if desired.
  • Mix egg with 3 Tbs of water.
  • Dip tofu in mixture.
  • Sprinkle cornstarch over tofu to completely cover.
  • Heat oil in pan and fry tofu pieces until golden brown and set aside.
  • Drain oil.
  • Heat 3 Tbs vegetable oil in pan on medium heat and add onions, ginger and garlic, cook for about two minutes (be careful not to burn garlic).
  • Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes and vinegar.
  • Mix 2 Tbs of water and 1 Tbs cornstarch and pour into mixture, stirring well.
  • Add fried tofu and coat evenly.
  • Serve immediately with steamed broccoli over your choice of rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 539.1, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.8, Protein 12.3

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