General Tso's Tofu

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
• 5 tablespoons potato starch or 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper
• canola oil (for frying)
• 1 1/4 cups mushroom broth
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon seedless tamarind paste
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup tamari
• 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 thai red chili peppers (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 1. drain, rinse and pat tofu dry. cut into 1" cubes.
• 2 2. heat oil on medium-high.
• 3 3. combine 3 t potato starch with salt and pepper. dredge tofu and fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. let rest on paper towel.
• 4 4. toast finely chopped peppers in a large skillet. add garlic to brown. do not burn it.
• 5 5. add broth, tamarind, brown sugar, tamari, rice vinegar. bring to a boil.
• 6 6. reduce heat to a simmer.
• 7 7. add 2 t potato starch. let thicken.
• 8 8. add fried tofu to mixture until warm and thoroughly covered.
• 9 9. add any vegetables at the very end, such as: bell peppers, green onions, peas, or bok choy. serve with steamed rice.