Garlic Sesame Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon low sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 1 16 ounce block extra firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 3 tablespoons gluten free breadcrumbs (can sub for regular)
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon oil (I used avocado oil)
• 1/3 cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 4 tablespoons water (divided)

Instructions

1. preheat
2. Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
3. dry tofu
4. Drain the excess liquid from the tofu and dry it off with a towel*.
5. cut tofu
6. Cut into 1 inch cubes and add to a large bowl. Toss with the soy sauce.
7. toss with cornstarch
8. Toss with the cornstarch and the breadcrumbs until all pieces are evenly coated.
9. bake
10. Add to the baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
11. make sauce
12. During the final 10 minutes, prep the sauce.
13. mince garlic
14. Mince the garlic and saute with 1 tbsp oil in a small saute pan for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
15. add soy sauce
16. Add in the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, 2 tbsp of water and sesame oil.
17. whisk
18. Whisk together the cornstarch and other 2 tbsp of water in a bowl and add to the pan.
19. simmer
20. Heat over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
21. serve
22. When the tofu is done, toss with the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve over rice with steamed broccoli or enjoy as is!