Irresistible Crispy General Tso's Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, slightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 0.5 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Whisk together broth, soy sauce, hoisin, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ginger, vinegar, brown sugar, white pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined. Set sauce aside.
2. Place remaining cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Tear off bite-sized chunks of tofu and drop them into the bag. Shake until each piece is evenly coated. Sprinkle on cornstarch by hand, if needed, to coat each piece well.
3. Heat oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add tofu pieces one by one and cook until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to move and turn tofu pieces until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Pour out any remaining oil in the wok.
4. Add the white parts of green onions to the wok and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in sauce. Allow to heat and thicken, about 2 minutes. Return tofu to the wok and toss to coat. Discard ginger. Garnish with the green parts of green onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 457 kcal
• Fat Content: 32 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 11 g
• Sodium Content: 1226 mg
• Protein Content: 16 g
• Cholesterol Content: 2 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 31 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g