General Tao Tofu

• 20 ounces firm tofu 2 blocks chopped into 1 inch squares
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs
• grape seed oil or vegetable oil for frying
• 3 garlic gloves finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon sambal oelek Chinese chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 green onion thinly sliced, for garnish

1. Blend the cornstarch and flour in a bowl
2. Dredge the tofu pieces in the mixture and transfer to a plate.
3. In a bowl slightly beat 2 eggs.
4. Dip the floured tofu pieces in the beaten eggs
5. Dredge each piece a second time in the cornstarch/ flour mixture
6. Fry the tofu pieces in hot oil until golden.
7. Transfer the cooked tofu onto paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Set aside while preparing the General Tao sauce
8. In a bowl, whisk the cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons water, fresh ginger, garlic, sambal oelek and paprika. Set aside.
9. In a large skillet bring 3 tablespoons of water and 1/2 cup of sugar to a boil. Do not stir while it is cooking.
10. Cook until the sugar water mixture turns golden
11. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet.
12. Stir and simmer until a syrupy consistency.
13. Toss in the tofu making sure that the pieces are covered with the sauce
14. Serve with basmati rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

flour, cornstarch, eggs, grape seed oil, garlic, fresh ginger, sesame oil, water, oelek chinese, paprika, cornstarch, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, sugar, green onion

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/General-Tao-Tofu-1656899 (may not work)