General Tso's Tofu Recipe

Tofu in Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Ingredients:

• Tofu: 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• Sauce: 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:

Step 1: Place tofu on a paper towel-lined plate with several layers of paper towels; cover with more paper towels and another plate. Put a 3- to 5-pound object on top plate to press the tofu for 30 minutes. Drain and discard any accumulated liquid.

Step 2: Place tofu cubes in a shallow bowl. Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil, gently stirring to coat. Let it sit until the tofu absorbs most of the liquid, about 10 minutes.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, maple syrup, chopped green onions, sambal oelek, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Set aside the sauce.

Step 4: Drain and discard any remaining liquid from the tofu. Place 5 tablespoons cornstarch in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add tofu cubes, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Gently shake until tofu is evenly coated with cornstarch.

Step 5: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook for 4 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes until browned on all sides.

Step 6: Transfer the tofu to a plate and wipe the skillet clean. Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 7: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the tofu, and toss everything to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 298
• Fat: 19g (24% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 3g (13% DV)
• Sodium: 1456mg (63% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 26g (9% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
• Total Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 10g (19% DV)
• Vitamin C: 3mg (3% DV)
• Calcium: 366mg (28% DV)
• Iron: 6mg (35% DV)
• Potassium: 222mg (5% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.