what does general tso sauce taste like?

General Tso's sauce is generally described as a sweet, savory, spicy sauce. The best part of making General Tso's sauce from scratch is you can adjust the flavors to suit your own personal taste buds. For example, if you love a sweet sauce, add a teaspoon or two of additional brown sugar. If you prefer spicy food, add additional chili flakes.

is this vegan general tso's chicken gluten-free?

If you are gluten-free, make sure to use a gluten-free soy sauce such as tamari as well as a gluten-free hoisin sauce. Most store-bought hoisin sauce contains gluten because it is made with soy sauce, but there are gluten-free versions available. Try this version by Kikkoman !

can i make the general tso's tofu crispy in the air fryer?

Yes! If you prefer to make crispy tofu in the air fryer, check out the method and cook times we use in our Easy Air Fried Herbed Tofu for a guide.

The Best General Tso's Tofu

Description

General Tso’s Tofu is one of our favorite recipes to make when we’re craving Chinese food. Golden, pan fried tofu that’s tossed in a General Tso’s sauce that’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Serve this weeknight favorite over fluffy white rice for the ultimate taste bud bliss!

Ingredients

Base Tofu Recipe

1 block firm tofu, pressed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Pinch of white pepper
3 tablespoons avocado oil for frying

Sauce

3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegan hoisin
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Remaining Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger, packed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup sliced green onions, for garnish optional
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

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Instructions

Press the tofu for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Once pressed, cut into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the soy sauce, salt, and white pepper, and gently mix. Sprinkle over half of the cornstarch, mix, add the second half, and mix. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-low, add the oil. Once heated, add the tofu and fry until golden. Remove tofu from pan and set aside.
To a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
In the same skillet that you fried the tofu, add in the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Add additional oil as needed. Sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the sauce and bring to a boil.
In a small bowl, mix together the warm water and cornstarch until smooth. Add it to the simmering sauce and whisk through. Allow the sauce to simmer, mixing often, until thick, about 6-8 minutes.
Add in the cooked tofu and sesame oil. Mix until well combined. Season with additional salt as needed.
Serve over rice with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Entree
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: North American Chinese