Chinese 25 min Medium

General Tso's Tofu

Crispy tofu in a sticky sweet-and-spicy glaze.

Origin & Story

General Tso's is a famous Chinese-American dish of crispy morsels in a sweet, tangy, chilli glaze. This tofu version delivers the addictive sauce without meat.

Main Spices & Their Role

Dried red chilli

Brings the signature heat.

Ginger & garlic

Build the aromatic base of the glaze.

Ingredients

1 block firm tofu, cubed
2 tbsp cornflour
3 dried chillies
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp ginger & garlic
3 tbsp oil

Method

01
Coat the tofu cubes in cornflour and pan-fry until crisp; set aside.
02
Toast the dried chillies, ginger and garlic in the pan.
03
Add soy, vinegar and sugar and bubble into a glaze.
04
Return the tofu and toss to coat.
05
Serve over rice with spring onion.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Already vegan — just confirm your sugar and sauces are plant-based.