General Tso's Tofu Recipe

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General Tso's Tofu
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Directions:

  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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 357.27 Kcal (1496 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.06g 3%
Cholesterol 2.22mg 1%
Sodium 2401.74mg 100%
Potassium 225.1mg 5%
Total Carbs 81.51g 27%
Sugars 55.64g 223%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 3%
Protein 6.58g 13%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 161.59 Kcal (677 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.93g 3%
Cholesterol 1mg 1%
Sodium 1086.31mg 100%
Potassium 101.81mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.87g 27%
Sugars 25.17g 223%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 3%
Protein 2.97g 13%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3%
Iron 1mg 13%
Calcium 32.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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