Tofu General Tso's Recette

Craving General Tso's but want a healthier, vegetarian twist? This recipe delivers! Our lighter take on this classic boasts amazing flavor that even meat-eaters will adore. Made with crispy pan-fried tofu and a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce, it's the perfect comfort food. Find rice wine and vinegar at your local Asian market. Serve over brown rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Préparation 60 min

Cuisson 335 min

Calories 871.4 kcal

Protéines 45g

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Ingrédients pour Tofu General Tso's

14 oz Extra Firm Tofu
2 large Eggs
5 tsp Cornstarch (for sauce) and 1/2 cup Cornstarch (for coating)
1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
2 tbsp Rice Wine
1/2 cup granulated Sugar
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 cloves minced Garlic
1 tbsp minced Ginger
2 tbsp Sesame Oil
1/2 cup vegetable Oil
1-2 tsp Chili Oil (adjust to taste)
Brown Rice (for serving)

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Comment préparer Tofu General Tso's

Press 14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together: 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp rice wine, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 tbsp sesame oil, and 1-2 tsp chili oil (adjust to taste).
Add the tofu cubes to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Remove the tofu from the marinade and gently pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade with 5 tsp cornstarch and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth.
In a large saucepan, bring the marinade mixture to a boil over medium-low heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat 2 large eggs.
Dip each tofu cube into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated.
Place the egg-coated tofu on a plate lined with paper towels.
In another bowl, place 1/2 cup cornstarch. Toss the egg-coated tofu in the cornstarch until lightly coated, shaking off any excess.
Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the tofu to the hot oil in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning occasionally (about 8-10 minutes).
Remove the tofu from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Add the crispy tofu to the thickened sauce and gently toss to coat. Heat through for 3-5 minutes over low heat.
Serve immediately over brown rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

114 g

Sugar

141g

Fat

42g

Carbs

22g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Vegetarian Proteins Tofu & Tempeh Recipes Asian Chinese Healthy Vegetarian

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Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Tofu General Tso's ?

Tofu General Tso's prend environ 395 minutes du début à la fin — environ 60 minutes de préparation et 335 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Tofu General Tso's ?

Tofu General Tso's contient environ 871.4 calories par portion, avec environ 45 g de protéines, 22 g de glucides et 84 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Tofu General Tso's ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Tofu General Tso's sont Extra Firm Tofu, Eggs, Cornstarch, Rice Vinegar, Rice Wine, Sugar. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.