General Tso's Tofu

This seems to be a favourite among my kids when we eat out, even thought I'm sure it's not at all traditionally Chinese. I thought I'd try making it myself and it was so easy and tasted pretty good. Kind of a sweet and sour sauce with soy sauce mixed in. Adapted from original recipe on Dinner Then Dessert.

General Tso's Tofu

Ingredients

12 oz of faux chicken or tofu, cut into cubes or strips
1/4 cup cornstarch
oil for frying

1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 cloves garlic , minced

For the Sauce:*
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch


Method

Toss the tofu/faux chicken with the cornstarch in a ziplock bag and shake to combine (or you can do it individually in a bowl).
Heat the oil, enough to shallow/deep fry to medium-high.
For the sauce add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, sugar and tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl and whisk together.
Add the tofu/faux chicken to a pan with the oil and fry until golden.
Remove tofu/faux chicken from the pan and  place on paper towels to catch excess oil.
Drain all but a tablespoon of the oil and add the chili flakes, ginger and garlic.
Cook until you smell the garlic (about 30 seconds).
Add in the tofu/faux chicken and toss, then add in the sauce.
Stir for about 30 seconds until thickened.
Serve immediately.

*You can make the sauce in advance in a small saucepan, bringing to bowl and then simmering, stirring/whisking constantly until thickens.