Zion Family Homestead

General Tso’s “Chicken” Vegan, Vegetarian, AND Organic Options!

CourseMain Dish, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
CuisineOrganic

Ingredients

Chicken or Vegetarian Substitute – Use any of the following:

1pound chicken
1package extra-firm tofupressed for 10-20 minutes to remove excess moisture
1block paneer cheese
1head Cauliflower

Batter: Optional

1/4cup cornstarch
1/2cup Flour
1teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2teaspoon Baking Soda
3/4cup cold water

Sauce:

1/4cup hoisin sauceHoisin sauce substitute (3 T barbecue sauce, 1 T molasses, 1 t soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 t ginger)
1cup Sugar
1/4cup ketchup
6tablespoons Vinegar
1/4cup soy sauce
1cup Water
3cloves garlic
1/2teaspoon ginger
1teaspoon crushed red pepperor more to desired spiciness
1tablespoon cornstarchmixed with 1/4 c water
1small Onionfinely 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.