General Tso Tofu

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5 from 1 vote

This General Tso Tofu recipe is a great vegan alternative to chicken! Not too sweet, the sauce is made with chilis, oranges, & sesame oil. This tofu is fantastic to serve with vegetable stir fry and some freshly steamed sticky rice. This vegan General Tso recipe starts with crispy baked tofu, then is tossed with a thick and delicious sauce. Top with fresh chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Asian

Servings: servings

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $3

Equipment

Sheet Pan

Ingredients

For the Crispy Tofu

1 16-ounce package tofu
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 green onions sliced

For the Orange Sauce

1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger root minced
1 teaspoon liquid aminos or low sodium tamari
1 large orange juiced, and zested (optional zest for extra orange flavor)
1 teaspoon chili crisp oil
1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

For the Tofu

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, tear the tofu right off the block into large chunks, about 1 square inch. Place the tofu in the bowl, and toss it with corn starch, sunflower oil, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine.
Place coated tofu on the lined sheet pan, and bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway.

For the General Tso Sauce

In a large saucepan, add the sunflower oil, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger root. Sauté over low heat for 4-5 minutes until garlic and ginger begin to brown.
Add the liquid aminos, orange juice and zest, and chili crisp oil.
In a small bowl dissolve the corn starch in 2 tablespoons of cold water, then add the mix to the sauce, it will thicken, so continue to stir over low heat.
Once tofu has finished cooking, toss with the sauce. Top with sesame seeds and green onion, and serve with rice. Enjoy!

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Notes

Dietary Modifications

This recipe is naturally dairy free, vegan, and vegetarian.
To make gluten free, ensure that all ingredients (including corn starch, liquid aminos, spices, and sauces) are certified gluten free.

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