Name: Crispy General Tso's Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Low-sodium chicken broth - ½ cup; Low-sodium soy sauce - 3 tablespoons; Hoisin sauce - 3 tablespoons; Cornstarch, divided - 3 tablespoons; Fresh ginger, slightly crushed - 1 (1/2 inch) piece; Rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon; Dark brown sugar - 1 teaspoon; Ground white pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Red pepper flakes, or more to taste - ¼ teaspoon; Extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed - ½ (16 ounce) package; Canola oil - 3 tablespoons; Green onions, sliced - 2; Chopped peanuts - 1 tablespoon; Toasted sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Crispy General Tso's Tofu

1. Low-sodium chicken broth - ½ cup

2. Low-sodium soy sauce - 3 tablespoons

3. Hoisin sauce - 3 tablespoons

4. Cornstarch, divided - 3 tablespoons

5. Fresh ginger, slightly crushed - 1 (1/2 inch) piece

6. Rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon

7. Dark brown sugar - 1 teaspoon

8. Ground white pepper - ¼ teaspoon

9. Red pepper flakes, or more to taste - ¼ teaspoon

10. Extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed - ½ (16 ounce) package

11. Canola oil - 3 tablespoons

12. Green onions, sliced - 2

13. Chopped peanuts - 1 tablespoon

14. Toasted sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Crispy General Tso's Tofu

1. Stage

Whisk broth, soy sauce, hoisin, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ginger, vinegar, brown sugar, white pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.

2. Stage

Place remaining cornstarch in a resealable, zip-top 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. Stage

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 the pieces until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

4. Stage

Pour out any remaining oil. Add the white parts of the green onions and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the sauce. Allow to heat and thicken, about 2 minutes. Return the tofu to the wok and toss to coat. Discard ginger. Garnish with green onion tops, peanuts, and sesame seeds.