General Tso's Tofu
type: Recipe
headline: General Tso's Tofu with Crispy Skillet Tofu
description: Make takeout-style General Tso's tofu with firm tofu, broccoli, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, and chili crisp options.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: vegetarian, tofu, takeout-style, rice-bowl
recipe yield: 3 servings
prep time: PT15M
cook time: PT18M
total time: PT33M
recipe ingredient: tofu: 400 g / 14 oz firm tofu.
recipe ingredient: broccoli: 300 g / 10 oz florets (optional).
recipe ingredient: cornstarch: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 3 cloves.
recipe ingredient: ginger: 1 tsp grated (optional).
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: rice vinegar: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: hoisin sauce: 1 tbsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: sugar: 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey.
recipe ingredient: chili crisp: 1 tsp or to taste (optional).
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: green onion: 2 (optional).
recipe ingredient: sesame seeds: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: rice: Cooked rice, to serve (optional).
recipe instructions: Dry tofu
  type: HowToStep
  text: Pat tofu dry, cut into cubes, and toss with cornstarch until the surfaces look lightly coated.
recipe instructions: Brown tofu
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cook tofu in oil until golden on several sides, then move it to a plate.
recipe instructions: Cook broccoli
  type: HowToStep
  text: Stir-fry broccoli with a splash of water until bright green and crisp-tender.
recipe instructions: Glaze
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, sugar, and chili crisp if using. Return tofu and toss until glossy.
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about: Firm tofu
about: Broccoli
about: Hoisin and chili crisp
mentions: Firm or extra-firm tofu is easiest because it browns without falling apart.
mentions: Frozen broccoli works if thawed and dried before stir-frying.
mentions: Hoisin sauce is often easier to find than specialty takeout-style sauces and helps round the glaze.
mentions: Use cauliflower, bell pepper, green beans, or snow peas instead of broccoli.
mentions: Use maple syrup, honey, or white sugar instead of brown sugar.
mentions: Skip chili crisp for a mild family version or serve it at the table.
mentions: Firm tofu: Extra-firm tofu, Pressed tofu, Cauliflower florets. The tofu must be dry before coating. Softer tofu breaks too easily in this recipe.
mentions: Broccoli: Cauliflower, Green beans, Snow peas. Frozen broccoli works if thawed and dried so it does not water down the glaze.
mentions: Hoisin and chili crisp: Hoisin plus soy sauce, Extra soy sauce and sugar, Chili flakes. Keep chili crisp optional if cooking for children or mixed spice preferences.
suitable for diet: https://schema.org/VegetarianDiet

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Is General Tso's tofu authentic Chinese food?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: This is a Chinese-American takeout-style adaptation, not a traditional regional Chinese dish.
main entity: Can I make General Tso's tofu without chili?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Skip chili crisp for a mild family version and let people add heat at the table.
main entity: How do I keep tofu crispy in sauce?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Brown the tofu well, reduce the sauce separately, and toss everything together only at the end.

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