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General Tso Tofu

This General Tso's tofu recipe features crispy tofu coated in a spicy, sweet, and salty sauce. I'm not a vegetarian, but this is the best General Tso's dish I've had. I like to serve it over rice and garnish it with sesame seeds and green onions.

Ingredients :
  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions :
  1. Place tofu on a paper towel-lined plate with several paper towel layers; cover with paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound object on top plate; press tofu for 30 minutes. Drain and discard any accumulated liquid.
  2. Place tofu cubes in a shallow bowl. Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; gently stir to coat. Let sit until tofu has absorbed most of the liquid, about 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk 3 tablespoons soy sauce, maple syrup, green onions, sambal oelek, rice wine vinegar, garlic, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch together in a bowl. Set sauce aside.
  4. Drain and discard any remaining liquid from tofu. Place 5 tablespoons cornstarch in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add tofu, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag; gently shake until tofu coated with cornstarch.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook for 4 minutes. Flip; cook until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a plate; wipe the skillet clean.
  6. Add sauce to the skillet; cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in tofu and toss to combine.