General Tao Tofu

Name: General Tao Tofu
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 3 Carrots, cut into thick rounds; 1 Broccoli, cut into small florets; 250 g Tofu, cubed; 250 g Tempeh, cubed; 250 g Seitan, cubed; Cornstarch; 1 tsp Cornstarch; 4 tbsp (60 ml) Maple syrup; 4 tbsp (60 ml) Chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Rice vinegar; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tbsp Sambal oelek; 3 Green onions; 2 Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced; Basmati rice; Chopped cilantro; Sesame seeds; Lime juice

This General Tao tofu is a vegetarian version of the popular dish with a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sauce. The tofu, tempeh, and seitan are crisp on the outside and tender inside, then generously coated with sauce.

Served with rice and vegetables, it makes a complete and comforting meal.

🥄 35 min. 🔥 35 min. 🍽️ 4 servings

Steps

Proteins

1. In a large bowl, toss the and with a little oil. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then add the vegetables. Cook until lightly roasted.

3. In a large bowl, toss the , , and with the . Shake gently to remove the excess, then place the cubes on a plate.

4. Once the vegetables are roasted, set them aside in a bowl. Add the proteins to the baking sheet, then cook for about 10 minutes, until crisp on the outside. Set them aside in the same bowl as the vegetables.

Sauce

5. In a small bowl, mix the with a little water.

6. In a bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Add the cornstarch mixture and set aside.

Stir-fry

7. In a skillet, sauté the , , and for 1 to 2 minutes.

8. Add the vegetables, proteins, and sauce and bring to a boil. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat everything through and coat well.

Serving

9. Serve the General Tao over some . Garnish with , , and .

General Tao Tofu

Ingredients

Proteins

Sauce

Stir-fry

Garnishes

Steps

Proteins

Sauce

Stir-fry

Serving