General Tsao's Tofu Vegan

Satisfy your cravings for bold, Asian-inspired flavors with this Vegan General Tso’s Tofu recipe — a plant-based twist on the classic takeout favorite! Crispy, golden tofu cubes are tossed in a luscious, sweet-and-savory sauce made from hoisin, soy sauce, and a hint of maple syrup, then elevated with the zesty kick of fresh ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly flavorful, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions for added texture and aroma, it pairs beautifully with fluffy white rice or steamed vegetables for a comforting, vegan-friendly meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz Firm tofu
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp Maple syrup
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Ginger, minced
• 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp White sesame seeds
• 4 cups Cooked white rice or steamed vegetables (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and press it between sheets of paper towel or in a tofu press to remove excess moisture. Cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, toss the tofu cubes with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth. Set the sauce aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and cook on low heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Add the cooked tofu into the skillet and toss to coat all the pieces evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 9

Serve immediately over cooked white rice or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1483.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2228.7

Total Fat 80.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.9g
Cholesterol 1.4mg	0%
Sodium 2595.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 315.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 46.2g
Protein 72.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 843.6mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1242.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.9%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 55.4%