General Tao Tofu Balls

They are Sweet, packed with flavor, tender i don't think i will eat general tao any other way!

Ingredients :

Tofu Balls :

• 1 bloc of tofu (454g)

• 1 & 1/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs

• 1/3 cup of dehydrated onion and chives mixed (ratio of choice)

• 1/3 cup of vegetable broth

• 1 Tbsp of minced ginger

• 2 Tsp of minced garlic

• 2 eggs

• salt pepper to taste

• white pepper to taste

• 1/4 tsp msg

Other ingredients needed:

• Oil

• Cornstarch

Steps:

1. Add all the ingredient into a food processor and blend until you reach a granulated texture.

2. Form balls with the mixture and set them aside in a plate.

3. Cover the tofu balls with cornstarch on all sides.

4. Cook in a nonstick pan on each side for a total of approximately 5 min.

5. Add into the air fryer basket and cook for an additional 10 to 15 min, shake the air fryer basket every 5 min to prevent the balls from sticking.

General Tao Sauce:

• 1/3 cup white vinegar

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

• 1/2 cup water

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 Tbsp oyster sauce

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce

• 1/2 Tsp sriracha (more if you like it spicy)

• 1/2 Tsp minced ginger

• 1/2 Tsp (or more) minced garlic

• 2 Tbsp oil

Steps:

1. Mix all the ingredients into a bol.

2. Add the sauce into a hot pan, cook for 1 min.

3. Add the tofu balls into the pan.

4. Make a cornstarch slurry (2 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp water)

5. Add the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and mix until it thickens

6. Serve with rice and veggies of choices.