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General Tso's Tofu on black plate
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General Tso's Tofu

A tasty vegan version of a classic dish
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: General Tso, General Tso's Tofu
Servings: 4
Author: Dragana from Drizzle Me Skinny

Ingredients

  • 16 oz block of extra firm tofu drained
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • fresh chives optional

Instructions

  • Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes and coat them in cornstarch.
  • Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over a medium-high flame and fry the tofu until golden and crispy.
  • Remove the tofu from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  • In the same skillet, add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until aromatic.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisking until well blended.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet with the garlic and stir well. Return the tofu to the skillet and coat it with the sauce.
  • Cook for a few more minutes until the tofu is heated through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh chives. Serve General Tso’s Tofu over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Makes 4 servings. 
3 WW points per serving

Nutrition

Serving: 161g | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.9g | Protein: 12.7g | Fat: 10.5g | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 9.4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 209mg