General Tao tofu is saucy, juicy and crispy. The signature sauce is thick, sweet and sour. This general Tao tofu is not deep fried but pan fried which gives it’s classic crispiness. This 30 minutes general Tao is cooked with bell peppers, chinese broccoli, rice and topped with green onions and sesame seeds. Make it all easilyin the comfort of your home for a sweet and sour treat!
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preparation time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min - difficulty level: 1
- recipe ID: PB113
- cuisine region: Asian
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What do I need?
- knife
- pan
- pot with lid
- cutting board
- bowl
- water
- oil
- salt & pepper
Preparation
1
Cook the rice: Bring water to a boil (1 1/2 cup, 3 cups, 4 1/2 cups). Add (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp) salt and the rice. Cover and cook on low heat for 11 to 12 minutes.
2
Setup – vegetables & tofu: Wash and rinse all produce.
Slice the green onion thinly. Cut the bell pepper into squares of about 1 inch. Roughly cut the chinese broccoli.
Drain and cut the tofu into cubes. Place the tofu in a bowl, coat it with the cornstarch. Season with salt & pepper.
3
Cook the chicken & vegetables: Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu – ensuring there is space between each cube. Cook for 2-4 minutes until crispy, turn.
Add the bell pepper and half the green onion. Cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
Crispy note: To ensure maximum crispiness of the tofu cubes, turn the cubes carefully with a fork when they easily lift from the pan. Do not move the tofu while its cooking.
6 portions note: If you have a 6 portion meal, you may require 2 pans or you can cook the tofu in 2 batches.
4
5
Finish the sauce & plate: Add the chinese brocoli and the General Tao sauce to the pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes – until the chinese brocoli is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
Serve the general Tao tofu on the rice. Ganish with the rest of the green onion and the sesame seeds.
What's in my kit?
Included
2 portions
4 portions
6 portions
Recommended Wine Pairing
STERLING VINTNER’S PINOT NOIR
Deep ruby colour; red cherry, earthy and vanilla aromas; light to medium bodied, dry; raspberry and cherry flavours with a nice touch of spice on the finish
Region: California
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 13.5%
Price (SLGA): $14.62
Deinhard green label Riesling
Pale straw colour; apple, melon and citrus with mineral notes on the nose; soft, off-dry wine with low alcohol and fruity flavours
Region: Germany
Colour: White
Alcohol: 10.0%
Price (SLGA): $14.02
Cooking with Kids
Lacey Engel, Registred Dietician
Owner of Beyond Baby Nutrition
Yum foods
Theres a bit of ketchup in the general Tao sauce. Serve “yum” foods, like ketchup, with new foods. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore new foods too.
Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 1, 4 & 5:
- Cook the rice
- Prepare the sauce
- Plate
Health Fact
Dr. Craig Herrington, Nathuropath
Owner of Regina Naturopathic
SESAME SEED
When it reaches maturity, the seasame seed pod bursts open releasing the seeds. Open Sesame! The phrase (from Arabian Nights) refers to the unlocking of treasure.
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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.
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