This crispy General Tso's Tofu will be your new vegetarian weeknight favorite! The crispy tofu pieces coated in the sweet, spicy, and tangy General Tso's sauce is perfect over rice!
Using paper or kitchen towels, press and drain the tofu to remove any excess moisture. Break the tofu into 1-inch pieces and place them in a bowl.
Season the tofu with soy sauce, white pepper and sesame oil, then mix until combined and the tofu has absorbed the seasonings. Add the potato and corn starch to the tofu pieces and mix until well coated.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, chili flakes, chicken stock, vinegar, and cornstarch.
In a large pan or wok, heat the neutral oil over medium high heat to 350F. Add the tofu pieces and fry for 3-5 minutes, flipping occasionally until all sides of the tofu pieces are crispy. Turn off the heat. Strain the tofu from the oil to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Remove all but 2 tbsp of oil from the pan.
Heat the pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 15 seconds until fragrant. Add the sauce, stirring to combine the aromatics and cook for 1-2 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Add the crispy tofu pieces and toss to combine. Serve the tofu over white rice and top with scallions and sesame seeds for garnish.
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Recipe Tips:1. You must press as much liquid out of the tofu as possible, as the tofu will be dredged and fried. Moisture will make the tofu soggy!2. I recommend tearing the tofu by hand, instead of cutting it with a knife - the torn edges will be more uneven, which will result in more texture when dredged and fried. If you prefer to cut the tofu with a knife, that works too!Storage & Reheating:Store any leftover General Tso's Tofu in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The tofu will soften as it sits - this is normal! Reheat until warmed through in the microwave.