General Tso Goes Veg (and It Slaps)! 🥡🍄‍🟫 [WTF Ep 404]

This vegetarian twist on the beloved American Chinese classic delivers everything you love about General Tso’s—crispy texture, sweet and tangy sauce, and just the right amount of heat—using meaty, golden-brown mushrooms in place of chicken. These General Tso’s Mushrooms are battered, fried until perfectly crisp, and then coated in a glossy, garlicky sauce that’s equal parts sticky, spicy, and addictive. The mushrooms soak up all that rich flavor while maintaining their juicy bite, making them a standout main dish or shareable appetizer that just happens to be 100% vegetarian. Whether you’re craving a plant-based alternative to your usual takeout or simply looking to shake up your weeknight dinner routine, this recipe delivers all the bold, nostalgic flavor with a fresh, veggie-forward twist. Serve over steamed rice with scallions and sesame seeds for the full experience.

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