General Tso'S Tofu

• 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
• 5 tablespoons potato starch or 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper
• canola oil (for frying)
• 1 1/4 cups mushroom broth
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon seedless tamarind paste
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup tamari
• 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 Thai red chili peppers (to taste)

1. 1. Drain, rinse and pat tofu dry. Cut into 1" cubes.
2. 2. Heat oil on medium-high.
3. 3. Combine 3 T potato starch with salt and pepper. Dredge tofu and fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Let rest on paper towel.
4. 4. Toast finely chopped peppers in a large skillet. Add garlic to brown. Do not burn it.
5. 5. Add broth, tamarind, brown sugar, tamari, rice vinegar. Bring to a boil.
6. 6. Reduce heat to a simmer.
7. 7. Add 2 T potato starch. Let thicken.
8. 8. Add fried tofu to mixture until warm and thoroughly covered.
9. 9. Add any vegetables at the very end, such as: bell peppers, green onions, peas, or bok choy. Serve with steamed rice.

potato starch, salt, canola oil, mushroom broth, garlic, ginger, tamarind paste, brown sugar, tamari, rice vinegar, red chili peppers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/general-tsos-tofu-479460 (may not work)