General Tso's

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
• Steamed broccoli
• Sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp water
• Tofu
• 12 ounces extra-firm tofu
• 3 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 4-5 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp neutral oil (such as grape seed or avocado)
• Main
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 bundle green onions
• 4-7 dried Thai red chilies or substitute 1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce
• Assorted vegetables on hand, such as: carrots, cabbage, onions, etc.
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1. Drain tofu and place between towels or paper towels. Set something heavy on top to press out excess water for 10 minutes.
2. Chop green onions, garlic, and ginger and set aside.
3. While tofu is pressing, prepare sauce by combining sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, maple syrup, tamari or soy sauce, and water in a small bowl and stir. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
4. Heat wok to high heat and cut tofu into cubes.
5. Add tofu, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and two tablespoon cornstarch to a plastic freezer bag and shake
6. To the hot wok, add 2 Tbsp and add in tofu.
7. Cook tofu until golden brown. Set aside.
8. Return wok to stove. Add 1 Tbsp sesame oil, any veg you want, chopped green onions, and dried red chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
9. Add the sauce and tofu. Cook, stirring frequently, to coat the tofu and vegetables for 1-2 minutes.
10. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli or other desired sides.