General Tso's Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- Place tofu on a paper towel-lined plate with several paper towel layers; cover with paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound object on top plate; press tofu for 30 minutes. Drain and discard any accumulated liquid.
- Place tofu cubes in a shallow bowl. Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; gently stir to coat. Let sit until tofu has absorbed most of the liquid, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk 3 tablespoons soy sauce, maple syrup, green onions, sambal oelek, rice wine vinegar, garlic, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch together in a bowl. Set sauce aside.
- Drain and discard any remaining liquid from tofu. Place 5 tablespoons cornstarch in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add tofu, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag; gently shake until tofu coated with cornstarch.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook for 4 minutes. Flip; cook until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes more. Transfer tofu to a plate; wipe the skillet clean.
- Add sauce to the skillet; cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in tofu and toss to combine.
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