General Tso Tofu II - The Buddhist Chef

LEVEL: easy Cook: Prepare: Total: Serves: 2

General Tso Tofu II

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Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 block firm tofu (225g)

1/4 cup corn starch

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

2 shallots, minced

2 red peppers roughly chopped

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon chopped ginger

3 tablespoons soy sauce

4 tbsp cane sugar

1/2 tsp chili paste (sambal oelek)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

3/4 cup pineapple juice (175ml)

1 tbsp corn starch

3 tablespoons pineapple juice

Directions

1: Dice the tofu, place in a bowl and coat with cornstarch.
2: Place a large saucepan on the heat and pour 1/4 cup vegetable oil, add the tofu and cook on medium-high heat until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3: Fry the shallots in oil a few minutes. Add peppers, garlic, ginger, half of green onions and cook for about 5 minutes.
4: Add soy sauce, sugar, chili paste, rice vinegar, and pineapple juice.
5: Separately: mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 3 tablespoons pineapple juice and incorporate to the preparation. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly which will thicken the sauce.
6: Add tofu and warm it up for 2 to 4 minutes. Garnish with remaining chopped scallions and serve.