General Tso Tofu (Crispy Tofu without Deep Frying)

INGREDIENTS

block (16 ounces / 450 g) extra firm tofu

2 tbsp

soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free alternative) (*footnote 1)

1 tbsp

maple syrup (or agave nectar)

to 6 tablespoons cornstarch

1/3 cup

chicken stock (or vegetable stock)

2 tbsp

Chinkiang vinegar (or balsamic vinegar, or rice vinegar)

2 tbsp

Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, or stock)

1 tbsp

light soy sauce (or soy sauce, or tamari for a gluten-free alternative)

1 tbsp

dark soy sauce (or soy sauce, or tamari for a gluten-free alternative)

1/4 cup

sugar

2 tsp

cornstarch

3 tbsp

peanut oil (or vegetable oil)

bunches broccolini (or 1 big head broccoli)

2 tsp

minced ginger

to 4 cloves garlic, minced

green onions, roughly chopped

(Optional) 2 fresh Thai chili pepper (or 4 dried red chilies) (*Footnote 2)