Général Tao

Général Tao

Général Tao, A recipe by Mélissa Clément, from Cuisiner en famille.

Ingredients

  • Chicken (thigh) or firm tofu 454 g (your choice)
  • Cornstarch 15 mL (1 tbsp.)
  • Soy Sauce 60 mL (1/4 cup)
  • Rice vinegar 60 mL (1/4 cup)
  • Water 60 mL (1/4 cup)
  • Toasted sesame oil 15 mL (1 tbsp.)
  • Fresh ginger, finely grated 15 mL (1 tbsp.)
  • Garlic, minced 1 clove
  • Sambal oelek 5 mL (1 tsp.)
  • Tomato paste 5 mL (1 tsp.)
  • Vegetable oil (for sautéing) 60 mL (1/4 cup)

 

Caramel
  • Water 45 mL (3 tsp.)
  • Sugar 60 mL (1/4 cup)

 

Garnish
  • Bok choy, cut in half 4
  • Toasted sesame seeds 15 mL (1 tbsp.)
  • Green onion, finely diced 2

Preparation

  1. Mix the cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, water, ginger, garlic and sambal oelek in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a large pot. Boil without stirring until the mixture is a golden colour. Add the soy sauce mixture to it. Simmer until the caramel is completely dissolved and the sauce is syrupy. *Don’t overcook the garlic.* Add the tomato paste last. Mix and set aside.
  3. Cut the chicken or tofu into medium dice, coat with a mixture of flour and cornstarch. Remove the excess and set aside.
  4. In a large non-stick skillet, sauté the chicken or tofu in the oil at medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Add the sauce and thoroughly coat the chicken or tofu.
  5. Serve with the bok choy, well grilled in sesame oil, on a bed of rice or vermicelli. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and diced green onions.
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Servings
4 portions
Category
Appetizers
Main dishes
Recipe by
Mélissa Clément