General Tso’s Tofu

INGREDIENTS

• 100 grams firm tofu
• 3 spring onions, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for cooking
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

FOR THE TOFU MARINADE

• 1 tablespoon soya sauce (or tamari sauce)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chilli garlic sauce
• Salt to taste

FOR THE STIR FRY SAUCE 

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon corn starch
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger garlic
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon soya sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon vinegar

METHOD 

• Cut the tofu into cubes, pat them dry with a tissue and set them aside.
• In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the marination, mix well and add the tofu. Keep it aside for 5 minutes.
• Mix all the stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl.
• In a pan, add some oil and sauté the tofu well on all sides until the pieces become crisp. Take them out.
• Add some more oil to the pan and toss in the spring onions. Add the stir fry sauce and let it cook for a bit.
• Add the sautéed tofu and let everything cook together for 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
• Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top and serve with steamed rice or noodles.

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