General Tso's Tofu Recipe

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General Tso's Tofu
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Directions:

  1. Drain, dry and cut tofu into one inch chunks-You can freeze the tofu the night before to get a more chicken-like texture, if desired.
  2. Mix egg with 3 Tbs of water.
  3. Dip tofu in mixture.
  4. Sprinkle cornstarch over tofu to completely cover.
  5. Heat oil in pan and fry tofu pieces until golden brown and set aside.
  6. Drain oil.
  7. Heat 3 Tbs vegetable oil in pan on medium heat and add onions, ginger and garlic, cook for about two minutes (be careful not to burn garlic).
  8. Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes and vinegar.
  9. Mix 2 Tbs of water and 1 Tbs cornstarch and pour into mixture, stirring well.
  10. Add fried tofu and coat evenly.
  11. Serve immediately with steamed broccoli over your choice of rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 335.04 Kcal (1403 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.56g 2%
Cholesterol 40.92mg 14%
Sodium 6750.87mg 281%
Potassium 73.54mg 2%
Total Carbs 62.29g 21%
Sugars 8.59g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 2%
Protein 3.63g 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 29.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 282.15 Kcal (1181 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.31g 2%
Cholesterol 34.46mg 14%
Sodium 5685.17mg 281%
Potassium 61.93mg 2%
Total Carbs 52.46g 21%
Sugars 7.24g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 2%
Protein 3.06g 7%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 25.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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