Description
Enjoy a healthier take on the classic General Tso’s dish with crispy roasted cauliflower and pan-fried tofu, tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Cauliflower (600g / 1.3lb): broken into florets
- Vegetable Oil (30ml / 2 Tbsp): for roasting
- Sea Salt (2g / ½ tsp): for seasoning
- Firm Tofu (200g / 7oz): pressed and cubed
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (60ml / 4 Tbsp): for marinade and sauce
- Toasted Sesame Oil (30ml / 2 Tbsp): for marinade and sauce
- Jasmine Rice (200g / 1 cup): for serving
- Water (300ml / 1 ¼ cup): for cooking rice
- Rice Vinegar (30ml / 2 Tbsp): for sauce
- Honey (30ml / 2 Tbsp): or maple syrup for sauce
- Chili Garlic Sauce (15ml / 1 Tbsp): for sauce
- Freshly Grated Ginger (5g / 1 tsp): for sauce
- Garlic (6g / 2 cloves): minced, for sauce
- Brown Sugar (12g / 1 Tbsp): for sauce
- Cornstarch (5g / 1 tsp): for thickening sauce
- Sesame Seeds (5g / 1 tsp): for garnish
- Green Onion (2 sprigs): sliced, for garnish
- Red Pepper Flakes (1g / ½ tsp, optional): for heat
- Toasted Almond Slivers (5g / 1 tsp): for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse rice, combine with water, boil, simmer (12-15 minutes), and rest (5 minutes).
- Prepare the Tofu: Press tofu, cube, marinate in soy sauce and sesame oil (10 minutes).
- Roast the Cauliflower: Toss florets with oil and salt, roast at 220°C (425°F) for 20-25 minutes.
- Pan-Fry the Tofu: Fry tofu cubes until golden brown and crispy (3-4 minutes per side).
- Make the Sauce: Simmer soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar.
- Thicken the Sauce: Whisk cornstarch slurry into simmering sauce, cook until glossy.
- Combine and Coat: Toss roasted cauliflower and fried tofu with sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Serve over rice, garnish with sesame seeds, green onion, and almond slivers.
Notes
For extra crispy cauliflower, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet and ensure it’s tossed with enough oil and salt. Pressing the tofu is crucial for achieving a good texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg