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General Tso's Tofu

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General Tso's Tofu is a vegetarian variation of the Chinese-American takeout dish General Tso's Chicken. It substitutes meat with cubes of deep-fried or pan-fried firm tofu. The tofu is coated in a thick, sweet, and savory sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and dried chili peppers. This dish is commonly served in vegetarian Asian restaurants and American-Chinese buffets, often accompanied by steamed broccoli and white rice.

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What replaces chicken in General Tso's Tofu?

General Tso's Tofu uses cubes of firm tofu instead of chicken. The tofu is usually fried or pan-fried before being coated in the sweet, savory, and spicy sauce associated with Chinese-American takeout.

What is in the sauce for General Tso's Tofu?

The sauce commonly contains soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and dried chili. These ingredients create the dish's salty, sweet, aromatic, and spicy balance.

Does General Tso's Tofu come from traditional Hunan cuisine?

General Tso's Tofu is a vegetarian adaptation of the Chinese-American General Tso's Chicken dish. The name refers to General Tso, but the takeout-style preparation is generally associated with American Chinese restaurant cuisine rather than a single traditional Hunan recipe.

What type of tofu works best for General Tso's Tofu?

Firm tofu is the usual choice because it holds its shape when cut into cubes and fried. A crisp tofu surface also gives the thick sauce something to cling to.

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