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General Tso's Tofu

Cultural Context

General Tso's Tofu is a vegetarian adaptation of the popular General Tso's Chicken, which is believed to have originated in the Hunan province of China. The dish is named after General Tso Tsung-t'ang, a Qing dynasty military leader. In American Chinese cuisine, it has become a staple, known for its sweet and spicy sauce. The tofu version allows vegetarians and vegans to enjoy the flavors of this beloved dish while maintaining its signature taste and texture.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
14 oz tofu
1 medium red bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
2 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot sauce
2 cloves garlic
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tempeh

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a healthier protein alternative, while seitan is often cheaper.

soy sauce

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tamari

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

1

Boil water in a pot for quinoa.

2

Add quinoa to the boiling water and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and dried basil.

3

Stir the quinoa and let it simmer on low heat.

4

Pat tofu dry with a paper towel and cut it into four slices.

5

Season tofu with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, dried oregano, and dried basil.

6

Cook tofu in a pan until crispy on both sides.

7

Prepare vegetables by cutting red bell pepper into strips.

8

Add stir-fry sauce and Frank's Red Hot sauce to the pan with tofu.

9

Chop garlic and add it to the pan.

10

Transfer cooked tofu to a plate and let it cool.

11

Slice cooled tofu into strips.

12

Combine tofu with cooked quinoa and vegetables in the pan.

13

Add a little water to steam the vegetables and cover the pan to cook down.

14

Finish by adding apple cider vinegar for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potpansharp knife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

General Tso's Chicken (tofu version)Vegetarian General Tso's

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