Recipe summary

Stephanie Kepman's General Tso Tofu is a mouthwatering take on a much-loved classic!

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Canada

***This original recipe was tested and modified to make it suitable for use in a home kitchen.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 6 minutes
Yield: 4

Ingredients

• 1 package (350 g) extra firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vegetable oil
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ginger root, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic, minced
• 1 Thai chili, finely chopped with seeds (optional)
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons (25 ml) soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mirin
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili paste
• 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) cornstarch