General Tso's Tofu |
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1 | cup | brown rice, rinsed | ||
2 | cups | water | ||
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In a pot, bring water and brown rice to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn down to simmer until cooked (~30m).
Turn off heat and fluff with a fork. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
1 | block | firm tofu, towel dried and cut into cubes | ||
2 | tablespoons | cornstarch | ||
1 | pinch | sea salt | ||
⅓ | cup | vegetable oil |
In a small bowl, thoroughly combine cornstarch and sea salt.
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.
In a pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil until shimmering.
Add to cook firm tofu cubes until browned on all sides.
⅓ | cup | soy sauce | ||
2 | tablespoons | maple syrup | ||
1.5 | tablespoons | rice wine vinegar | ||
1 | tablespoon | sesame oil | ||
1 | tablespoon | hot sauce | ||
1 | tablespoon | cornstarch | ||
1 | tablespoon | cold water | ||
¼ | teaspoon | white pepper, ground | ||
1 | teaspoon | red pepper flakes |
In a bowl, whisk all ingredients until smooth, with no clumps.
1 | tablespoon | vegetable oil | ||
1 | tablespoon | ginger, minced | ||
3 | cloves | garlic, minced | ||
1 | bell pepper, cut into cubes | |||
⅓ | cup | green onions, sliced into rounds |
In a pan over medium-high heat, cook ginger and garlic in vegetable oil until golden and fragrant.
Add bell pepper and green onions to cook for 6m.
Add sauce and add tofu. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is thick and glossy.
1 | green onion, sliced into rounds | |||
1 | teaspoon | sesame seeds |
Serve this meal family style. In two small bowls, add a portion of rice each.
In a serving bowl, add General Tso's Tofu. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve!