General Tso Tofu (Crispy Tofu Without Deep Frying)

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subheading: Tofu:

1 block (16 ounces / 450 g) extra firm tofu

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

1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave nectar)

5 to 6 tablespoons cornstarch

subheading: Sauce (or pre-made General Tso’s Sauce):

⅓ cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock)

2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar (or balsamic vinegar, or rice vinegar)

2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, or stock)

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

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

¼ cup sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch

subheading: Stir fry:

3 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)

2 bunches broccolini (or 1 big head broccoli)

2 teaspoons minced ginger

3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced

4 green onions, roughly chopped

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

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