his is one of my favorite dishes to order when getting take out but this home made version sure can keep up!
And it is still (minus the sugary sauce but hey its yum ) a rather healthy dish!
Ingredients :
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 1 heaping tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp onion and 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (I used grape seed oil)
- 1/4 cup general tso sauce * (see below)
Plus:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 head of broccoli
- 1 large handful of tender green asparagus
- Sesame seeds
(Makes 2 servings)
Method:
1- Cut tofu into big chunks and add them to a bowl together with the cornstarch, spices and oil. Toss carefully until evenly coated.
2- Spread cubes on a lined baking sheet and bake them at 375 F/190 C for 30-45 min (depending on size and desired level of “crispness”), giving them a stir once or twice in between to ensure even baking.
3- Add the baked tofu chunks to a non stick pan, pour sauce over it and stir on medium heat for a couple minutes until pieces are slightly sticky and caramelized.
4- Serve over some fluffy quinoa and sautéed or steamed veggies, sprinkle a few sesame seeds on top and enjoy
TIPS:
To make this dish healthier you can either use a home made sauce (less sugar👌🏼) or when using a store bought one make sure the sauce is vegan friendly (some brands may contain oyster sauce for example)🌱
All credit to the right owner Alex
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