Vegan General Tso’s Tofu Recipe & Video

Hi guys!

2019, I’m really seriously trying to eat better and healthier and I know I’m not the only one.

So I’m so so happy to bring you another healthy, easy & vegan dish!

Vegan General Tso tofu!

Do you know the best part of this recipe?

The tofu is oil-free and air-fried!

You can use any air fryer you have, mine happens to be Philips! I love the design, the size (Mine is XL), and the quality!

Only the downfall is the sound… it’s louder than other air fryers, to be honest with you.

But! I’ve been enjoying using it and I’m very happy with all the food results so far!

Preheat air fryer over 380°F – 390°F

Drain tofu and wrap with some paper towel and place a salt container or anything that weights on top of the tofu. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

Cut the tofu into 2-inch long rectangles and season with salt and pepper. 

Place tofu into the preheated air fryer and cook them for 15 mins or until golden brown all around. Shake and turn them around halfway through.

Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, samba, vegetable stock, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl and set aside.

In a cold pan, add chili oil, dried chilis, and garlic. Turn on the heat to medium-high and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until you smell the aroma. Keep stirring to prevent burnt garlic.

Mix the sauce mixture one more time (because cornstarch will sink to the bottom) and pour it into the pan. Stir immediately. Cook the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes or until the thickness you desire. 

By now, the tofu probably has done cooking!

Add the air-fried tofu and toss evenly. Cook additional 1 to 2 minutes so tofu has some time to soak up the flavor of the sauce.

Remove from the heat and garnish with sesame seeds if you like. Serve with some warm cooked rice and steamed veggies if you want it to be a meal or it can be an amazing appetizer as it is!

Enjoy!

Vegan General Tso’s Tofu

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• Author: Seonkyoung Longest
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Yield: 2 1x

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Ingredients

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For the Tofu

• 1 block of medium firm to firm tofu
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

For The Sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp apple vinegar (you can use any vinegar you have!)
• 2 tbsp raw sugar
• 1 to 3 tsp sambal (adjust to your taste)
• 1/3 cup vegetable stock
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lao gan ma, chili oil with chili flakes (purchase or make homemade one!)
• 3 to 5 dried Thai chilis
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer over 380°F – 390°F
   Drain tofu and wrap with some paper towel and place a salt container or anything that has a weight on top of the tofu. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Cut the tofu into 2-inch long rectangles and season with salt and pepper. Place tofu into the preheated air fryer and cook them for 15 mins or until golden brown all around. Shake and turn them around in the halfway through.
3. Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, samba, vegetable stock and cornstarch in a mixing bowl and set aside.
4. In a cold pan, add chili oil, dried chilis and garlic. Turn on the heat to medium high and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until you smell the aroma. Keep stir to prevent burnt garlic.
5. Mix the sauce mixture one more time (because cornstarch will sink down to the bottom) and pour in the pan. Stir immediately. Cook the sauce 1 to 2 minutes or until the thickness you desire.
6. Add the air-fried tofu and toss evenly. Cook additional 1 to 2 minutes so tofu has some time to soak up the flavor of the sauce. Remove from the heat and garnish with sesame seeds if you like. Serve with some warm cooked rice and steamed veggies if you want it to be a meal or it can be an amazing appetizer as it is! Enjoy!

• Cook Time: 18 mins