General Tao's Tofu

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General Tao's Tofu
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Makes: 4 servings adjust

Directions

Ingredients

  • 1 box Firm Tofu

Step 1

Drain, dry and cut tofu into 1 inch chunks. You can freeze tofu the night before to get a more chicken-like consistency, but it isn't necessary.

Ingredients

  • Egg Substitute, for 1 egg

Step 2

Mix the egg replacer as specified on the box and add an additional 3 tablespoons water.

Ingredients

  • 3⁄4 cup Cornstarch

Step 3

Dip tofu in egg replacer/water mixture and coat completely. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cornstarch over tofu and coat completely. Watch out that the cornstarch doesn't clump up at the bottom of the bowl.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable Oil, for frying

Step 4

Heat oil in pan and fry tofu pieces until golden. Drain oil.

Ingredients

  • 3 Green Onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced

Step 5

Heat 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil in pan on medium heat. Add green onions, ginger and garlic, cook for about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn garlic.

Ingredients

  • 2⁄3 cup Vegetable Stock
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Sugar
  • Ground Red Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar

Step 6

Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper and vinegar. Mix 2 Tablespoons water with 1 Tablespoon cornstarch and pour into mixture stirring well. Add fried tofu and coat evenly.

Ingredients

  • Broccoli, steamed

Step 7

Serve immediately with steamed broccoli over your choice of rice.
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