General Tso’s “Chicken” Vegan, Vegetarian, AND Organic Options!
Course
Main Dish
,
Organic
,
Vegan
,
Vegetarian
Cuisine
Organic
Ingredients
Chicken or Vegetarian Substitute – Use any of the following:
1
pound
chicken
1
package
extra-firm tofu
pressed for 10-20 minutes to remove excess moisture
1
block
paneer cheese
1
head
Cauliflower
Batter: Optional
1/4
cup
cornstarch
1/2
cup
Flour
1
teaspoon
Baking Powder
1/2
teaspoon
Baking Soda
3/4
cup
cold water
Sauce:
1/4
cup
hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce substitute (3 T barbecue sauce, 1 T molasses, 1 t soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 t ginger)
1
cup
Sugar
1/4
cup
ketchup
6
tablespoons
Vinegar
1/4
cup
soy sauce
1
cup
Water
3
cloves
garlic
1/2
teaspoon
ginger
1
teaspoon
crushed red pepper
or more to desired spiciness
1
tablespoon
cornstarch
mixed with 1/4 c water
1
small
Onion
finely diced
Instructions
Cut chicken/desired substitute into small bite size pieces.
Coat pieces with cornstarch (about 1/2 cup) or if using batter, mix batter ingredients together in bowl and coat pieces with batter.
Heat oil in a pan or wok, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
Drain on paper towels.
Sauce:
Sauté onion in small amount of oil for a few minutes.
Combine all ingredients except onion in a small bowl.
Pour into the pan with onions and cook until thickened.
Pour over chicken or substitute and serve over rice or yakisoba noodles.
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