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Vegan General Tso's Chick'n

A delicious vegan twist on the classic General Tso's Chicken, using plant-based ingredients.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 block Extra firm tofu pressed and cubed
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger minced
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup Green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. Press and cube the tofu.
  2. 2. Toss tofu in cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  5. 5. Pour sauce into the wok and bring to a simmer. Add tofu back into the wok and toss to coat in the sauce.
  6. 6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

General Tso's, Plant-Based, Vegan
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