General Tao's Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 box firm tofu
• egg substitute for 1 egg
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• vegetable oil
• 3 chopped green onions/scallions
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp minced ginger
• 2/3 cup vegetable stock
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2-4 Tbsp sugar
• red pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp sherry (optional)
• steamed broccoli

Directions

1. Drain, dry and cut tofu into 1 inch chunks (You can freeze the tofu the night before for a more chicken-like consistency.)
2. Mix the egg replacer as specified on the box and add an additional 3 Tbsp water
3. Dip tofu in the egg replacer mixture and coat completely
4. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cornstarch over the tofu and coat completely.
5. Heat oil in pan and fry tofu pieces until golden. Drain oil.
6. Heat 3 Tbsp vegetable oil in pan on medium heat.
7. Add green onions, ginger and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
8. Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper, and vinegar.
9. Mix 2 Tbsp water with 1 Tbsp cornstarch and pour into mixture, stirring well.
10. Add fried tofu and coat evenly
11. Serve immediately with broccoli and rice.