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General’s Tofu

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Much like the famed dish that stars chicken, this one is perfect for vegetarians every where!

Ingredients

  • 1 block Extra-firm Tofu, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes
  • ¼ cups Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cups Water
  • ¼ cups Orange Juice
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1-½ teaspoon Ginger, Grated And Minced
  • 2-½ cloves Garlic, Minced
  • ½ Tablespoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Preparation

Coat the bottom of a large, deep skillet with vegetable oil, about 2 tablespoons worth.

When it’s nice and hot, add the tofu and cook on high to brown on all sides.

While that’s happening mix together the soy sauce, water and orange juice, then add the corn starch, ginger (mince some and grate some), garlic and cayenne pepper, stir it up and set it aside.

When the tofu is all brown, reduce the heat to medium and add a few pieces of tofu to the sauce. This will help warm the sauce up to the temperature of the tofu.

Then pour the whole bowl of sauce back into the skillet and you’ll see the sauce instantly thicken into a glaze. Let it reduce and thicken for another 2-3 minutes and you’re done!

Serve hot over white (or brown) rice and enjoy!

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Aparna B. (Not A Leaf) on 10.11.2010

Thanks everyone! Glad it turned out well for you Jordz and lorelei!

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theinsomniakid on 9.4.2010

This sounds delicious! I’ll have to give it a try!

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jordz58 on 8.19.2010

Very good sauce recipe! I even passed it along to my non-vegitarian friends to use on chicken.

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Twinks on 8.6.2010

This sound fabulous!

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americangirlinquebec on 1.12.2011

I just made this recipe and was really disappointed. I thought the half tablespoon of cayenne pepper would be too much, so I reduced it to a half teaspoon. Even with that reduction the sauce was so spicy it was practically inedible. If I ever try this one again I’m going to just leave out the cayenne completely and maybe add a sprinkling at the end.

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lorelei on 8.24.2010

I tried this out tonight and I like it. Simple and tasty. The kids approved. I did put in chili oil instead of the cayenne though and added some scallions. Great recipe. Thanks!

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jordz58 on 8.19.2010

Very good sauce recipe!

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