General Tso’s Tofu

Ingredients

• 12 oz Medium-firm Tofu
• 2 T Corn Starch
• 2 t Vegetable Oil
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 2” Fresh Ginger, minced.
• 4 T Water
• 1 T Tamari
• 1 T Hoisin Sauce
• 1 T Rice Vinegar (or Apple Cider)
• 1 T Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 t Sriracha, to taste
• 1 T Corn Starch mixed with 2 T water
• 1 Head of Broccoli, cut into florets.
• 1 C Dry White or Brown Rice, or Quinoa, prepared according to package directions

Instructions

1. 1 Slice The Tofu In Half, Lenthwise: Slice the tofu in half, lenthwise, to create two equal rectangles. Wrap in tea towel and press under a heavy pan for at least 10 minutes.
2. 2 Combine The Water Through Sriracha In: Combine the water through sriracha in a small bowl and set aside.
3. 3 Preheat The Oven To 400 Degrees: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
4. 4 Remove The Tofu From The Toweling: Remove the tofu from the toweling and cut into 1” cubes.
5. 5 Gently Toss With 2 T Cornstarch: Gently toss with 2 T cornstarch. It is easiest to dust the pieces, toss, then repeat until coated evenly.
6. 6 Lightly Spray A Baking Pan And: Lightly spray a baking pan and bake the tofu, turning occasionally, until crisp and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
7. 7 Place The Broccoli In A Steamer: Place the broccoli in a steamer and steam while cooking the sauce.
8. 8 Heat The Oil In A Small: Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about one minute.
9. 9 Add The Sauce And Cook For: Add the sauce and cook for two minutes.
10. 10 Turn Off The Heat And Whisk: Turn off the heat and whisk in the cornstarch slurry, stirring until thickened.
11. 11 When The Broccoli Is Ready, Remove: When the broccoli is ready, remove from the steamer. Add the tofu to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
12. 12 Plate By Placing Some Rice On: Plate by placing some rice on the plate, then a few broccoli florets, and topping with the tofu pieces and some of the sauce.