General Tso’s Tofu

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 18 oz Extra Firm Tofu

  pressed
• 3 Tbsp Corn Starch
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
• 1 Tbsp Water
• 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil

  or Chili Oil
• 1 Tbsp Ginger

  grated
• 1 Tbsp Garlic

  minced
• 5-10 Dried Red Chilies

  per taste
• 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
• 1 Tsp Black Vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
• 1 Tbsp Corn Starch Slurry

Instructions

• 1 Press the tofu and pat dry
• 2 In a large bowl, break the tofu into bite sized pieces by hand.
• 3 Add corn starch and stir until all pieces are coated.
• 4 Add sesame oil, soy sauce, and water and gentle stir to create a batter and all
  pieces are evenly coated.
• 5 Transfer the tofu pieces to a parchment lined air fryer tray and spread out
  evenly.
• 6 Air fry at 350-400 F (depending on your air fryer) for 15-20 minutes or until
  crispy.
• 7 In a pan over medium-low heat, heat 2 tablespoons of cooling or chili oil.
• 8 Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and dried chilies and saute for 60 seconds.
• 9 Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, black vinegar, and maple
  syrup. Stir and allow to heat up until gently boiling.
• 10 Add a little corn starch slurry and the sesame seeds, then stir until thickened.
• 11 Add the crispy tofu and stir until all the pieces are coated in the sauce and
  heated through.
• 12 Serve with some steamed rice and blanched boy choy.
• 13 Enjoy!

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