Tao tso how to#
Broccoli (fresh) – Divide to small florets steam or blanch ( see this post to learn how to blanch the broccoli quickly in the same stir fry pan).Baby bok choy – Tear off large leaves and halve lengthwise, halve or quarter the rest.To make a quick dinner, my favorite way is to only use one type of vegetable. See this post to learn how to cook crispy tofu without deep-frying. Drain and coat with a thin layer of cornstarch. To create a crispy restaurant-style chicken, learn this method so you can achieve the goal without deep-frying.įor tofu, marinate with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon syrup (or honey) for 10 to 15 minutes. Tofu (firm or extra firm) – Diced to 1/2 to 2/3 inch piecesįor each pound of meat or seafood, mix with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or peanut oil), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.Pork (tenderloin or loin) – thinly slice (1/8 to 1/4-inch thick), or cut to strips.Chicken (skinless boneless breast or thigh) – Diced to 1-inch pieces, or sliced to 1/4-inch thick.Beef (flank steak or short ribs) – thinly sliced (1/8 to 1/4-inch thick), or cut to strips.(It taste better when combined with another more potent herb, such as ginger or garlic.) Shallot or onion – 1 big shallot or 1/2 onion, thinly sliced or diced.Dried chili pepper – 2 to 4 peppers, torn into 3 to 4 pieces.Green onion – 4 to 6 green onions, coarsely chopped.Ginger – 1 large piece minced (yields 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon).But adding one pungent herb, such as ginger or garlic, is highly recommended. You can use the others on the list as well. Garlic and dried chili pepper are the two common aromatics that are used in most General Tso sauces. General Tso sauce is very pungent and always benefits from more herbs. To use the sauce, simply shake it and cook with aromatics until it thickens.Īssuming that you are going to cook 2 servings, that can be 450 grams (1 pound) protein, or 6 to 8 cups vegetables, or 220 grams (1/2 pound) protein and 3 cups vegetables. Just mix everything in a jar and keep it in the fridge for months. The bowl on the top is soy sauce, and the bowl below is the vinegar.
There are various brands, but the one shown in the picture below is the most popular (and common) one. The best way is to purchase it in a grocery store if you can find it, because it’s way cheaper. Nowadays you can even find it in Walmart, or you can order it from Amazon. If you cook Chinese food once a year, then I’d recommend you to replace Chinkiang vinegar with another vinegar in your pantry.īut, if you want to make better sauce or would like to take your Chinese cooking more seriously, I highly recommend that you get a bottle of Chinkiang vinegar. I won’t say the result was bad, but there was something lacking. I’ve tried using the light color rice vinegar and balsamic vinegar. This vinegar will make your General Tso sauce really stand out – different from the other recipes out there.Īlthough I always try my to give different alternatives for unique Chinese ingredients, I found this vinegar hard to replace. It has a fermented malty taste and woody character that distinguishes it from the light colored and fruity rice vinegar.Ĭonsider this ingredient the balsamic vinegar of Chinese cuisine, as it has a rich, pungent, and tart flavor, sometimes with a hint of sweetness. It is made from various grains and is aged until the color turns dark brown or inky black. The one ingredient that made this recipe stand out is the Chinkiang vinegar.Ĭhinkiang vinegar ( Zhenjiang vinegar, 镇江香醋) is a type of Chinese black vinegar. Click the image to see General Tso Tofu recipe Introducing Homemade General Tso Sauce To get a better idea of how to make a dish using this sauce, check out my extra crispy General Tso Tofu recipe. Cook aromatics to release their fragrance, pour in the stir fry sauce, and add the vegetable and protein back. Cook the protein and vegetables separately until they’re just done.Prepare one protein, one vegetable, and one to two aromatics.
If you’ve never cooked a stir fry before and feel intimidated by words such as “wok” and “cook with high heat” – now is your best chance to cook your favorite takeout dish by simply following three steps. Not only does it takes merely 3 minutes to make, but it also goes well with almost everything.
General Tso sauce is one of the most versatile stir fry sauces that I recommend every home cook store a jar in their fridge. Learn this one secret ingredient to make the best General Tso sauce that you will want to pour on everything!
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