Vegan General Tso's Tofu!
Ingredients
- Tofu1
- Salt¼ tsp
- Pepper¼ tsp
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Oyster sauce1 tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar3 tbsp
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Sambal1–3 tsp
- Vegetable broth⅓ cups
- Cornstarch1 tsp
- Chili flake · flakes1 tbsp
- Chili pepper · dried3–5
- Garlic · chopped3 cloves
- Ginger · chopped1 tsp
- Sesame seed
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380–390°F.
- Drain the tofu, wrap it in paper towels, and weigh it down with a heavy object for 5 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into cubes, season with salt and pepper, and air-fry for 15 minutes, or until golden all over, shaking and turning halfway.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, sambal, vegetable stock and cornstarch in a bowl and set aside.
- Put the chili oil, dried chilies, garlic and ginger in a cold pan. Heat to medium-high and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly so the garlic does not burn.
- Stir the sauce mixture again, pour it into the pan and stir right away. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened to your liking.
- Add the air-fried tofu and toss to coat, cooking another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.
Summarized from Seonkyoung Longest's video. Watch it for the details.
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