General Tso-Style Sauce for Air- Fried Tofu

Składniki

• 1 block extra-firm tofu

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (full sodium is fine here)

• 1 tsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1-2 tsp honey (adjust to taste)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp if you want it mild)

• 1-2 tsp sriracha or garlic chili crunch (depending on your spice preference)

• 2-3 tbsp water (helps balance saltiness)

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (slurry to thicken)

• 1 tsp sesame oil (for finishing)

Wskazówki

1. Start by breaking tofu into chunks with your hands. Toss with 1 tbsp of cornstarch (shake in Tupperware for even distribution). Cook in an air fryer at 400 until golden.

2. Prep slurry: In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and water. Set aside.

3. Cook aromatics: In a small pan over medium heat, add a little neutral oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Build sauce: Add soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sugar/honey, sriracha or chili crunch, and water. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Thicken: Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is glossy and coats the back of a spoon.

6. Finish: Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.

7. Toss tofu: Add your hot, air-fried tofu cubes straight into the pan and toss until coated.

Notatki

This recipe is made up by whatever was in the kitchen when I needed to turn Blaze onto tofu