General Tso's Tofu
Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy — this crispy baked General Tso's Tofu is sticky, saucy, and on the table in under 30 minutes. Even the tofu skeptics come back for seconds!
Servings: 4
Calories: 116kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14-16 oz block extra-firm tofu pressed and cubed (can also use super firm tofu- my favorite!)
- 1 heaping tbsp cornstarch for coating
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Homemade General Tso's Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari/coconut aminos for gf option
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch + 1/4 cup water mixed well
Optional Toppings
- green onion, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes
Optional Sides
- basmati or brown rice, steamed broccoli, red peppers, snap peas, bok choy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Press your tofu for at least 15–30 minutes, then cut into bite-sized cubes. (If using super firm tofu skip the pressing and go straight to cubing!)
- Add the tofu cubes to a large bowl and toss with cornstarch and a little garlic powder until evenly coated on all sides.
- Spread the tofu out in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. (FYI, super firm tofu tends to cook a bit quicker, so it may be done closer to 18 minutes)
- While the tofu bakes, add all sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over low-medium heat and pour in the sauce. Stir and cook until it thickens slightly — watch it closely, it thickens fast once it starts to bubble!
- Add the crispy baked tofu to the skillet and toss until every piece is fully coated in the sauce.
- Serve over rice and/or your favorite veggies. Top with green onion, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg