General Tso's Tofu

SERVES 2PREP COOK

steamed rice

1cup

brown rice, rinsed

2cups

water

  1. In a pot, bring water and brown rice to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn down to simmer until cooked (~30m).

  2. Turn off heat and fluff with a fork. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

tofu

1block

firm tofu, towel dried and cut into cubes

2tablespoons

cornstarch

1pinch

sea salt

cup

vegetable oil

  1. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine cornstarch and sea salt.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, place firm tofu cubes in. Sprinkle cornstarch, a small amounts at a time, to evenly coat the tofu. Toss firm tofu cubes to coat.

  3. In a pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil until shimmering.

  4. Add to cook firm tofu cubes until browned on all sides.

sauce

cup

soy sauce

2tablespoons

maple syrup

1.5tablespoons

rice wine vinegar

1tablespoon

sesame oil

1tablespoon

hot sauce

1tablespoon

cornstarch

1tablespoon

cold water

¼teaspoon

white pepper, ground

1teaspoon

red pepper flakes

  1. In a bowl, whisk all ingredients until smooth, with no clumps.

stir fry

1tablespoon

vegetable oil

1tablespoon

ginger, minced

3cloves

garlic, minced

1

bell pepper, cut into cubes

cup

green onions, sliced into rounds

  1. In a pan over medium-high heat, cook ginger and garlic in vegetable oil until golden and fragrant.

  2. Add bell pepper and green onions to cook for 6m.

  3. Add sauce and add tofu. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is thick and glossy.

to serve

1

green onion, sliced into rounds

1teaspoon

sesame seeds

  1. Serve this meal family style. In two small bowls, add a portion of rice each.

  2. In a serving bowl, add General Tso's Tofu. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve!