Lightened General Tso tofu

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Why this recipe is worth the hype

• 40 g protein for about $2.19 (est.)
• Takeout flavor without a deep fryer.
• Vinegar keeps the sauce bright instead of syrupy.
• Edamame backs up the tofu on protein.

Ingredients

Amounts update with the serving control. Per serving is the base.

• Tofu, firm6 oz (175 g)
• Edamame, cooked0.25 cup (40 g)
• White rice, cooked0.5 cup (95 g)
• Broccoliadded estimate1 cup (70 g)
• Soy sauceadded estimate2 tsp (12 g)
• Cornstarchadded estimate1.5 tsp (5 g)
• Garlicadded estimate1 clove (5 g)
• Gingeradded estimate1 tsp (4 g)
• Sesame oiladded estimate1 tsp (4 g)
• Rice vinegaradded estimate1.5 tsp (8 g)

Steps

1. Coat tofu in most of the cornstarch and pan-fry until crisp.
2. Stir soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and the rest of the cornstarch.
3. Add broccoli and a splash of water and simmer until the sauce thickens.
4. Toss the tofu and edamame through the sauce.
5. Serve over rice with sesame oil.

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