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Crispy Oven-Baked General Tso's Tofu - I Forgot Salt!
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Crispy Oven-Baked General Tso's Tofu

Prep Time2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

Tofu Marinade Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ blocks firm tofu about 21oz
  • cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ½ tbsp garlic minced
  • ½ tbsp ginger minced
  • 1 tsp white pepper

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 2 tsp cornstarch + water
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • Wrap tofu in paper towels and press for 90 minutes (1 ½ hours), exchanging the wet towels for dry towels every 30 minutes.
  • Slice pressed tofu into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients except for cornstarch. Stir to combine, then add sliced and pressed tofu to marinade. Seal with plastic wrap and store in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • When your tofu has finished marinating, preheat oven to 350F.
  • Remove tofu from fridge and add ⅓ cup cornstarch. Toss gently to ensure all pieces are coated.
  • Spread tofu on baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • In a small saucepan, add all sauce ingredients except cornstarch +water mixture, lime juice, and lime zest. Stir to combine.
  • Bring sauce to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add cornstarch + water mixture, lime juice, and lime zest. Stir to combine, and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has begun to thicken.
  • Toss crispy tofu in the warm sauce and serve immediately with rice, roasted broccoli, and roasted cauliflower. Top with sesame seeds and additional lime zest.