Sesame Tofu With Broccoli

Name: Sesame Tofu With Broccoli
Ingredients: 1 14-oz. block extra-firm tofu; 1 large head of broccoli (about 1 lb.); 1 scallion; 1 1" piece ginger; 1 garlic clove; ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce; 2 Tbsp. light or dark brown sugar or pure maple syrup; 2 Tbsp. tahini; 2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil; 1½ tsp. plus ¼ cup cornstarch, divided; 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more; 1 Tbsp. plus ¼ cup grapeseed oil or vegetable oil, divided; ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds; Steamed white or brown rice (for serving)

"A riff on Chinese American sesame chicken, this recipe is super sesame-y from the sauce up: Tahini (an untraditional but logical addition) adds richness, and sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds hit the flavor home...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 14-oz. block extra-firm tofu

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1 large head of broccoli (about 1 lb.)

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1 scallion

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1 1" piece ginger

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1 garlic clove

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¼ cup tamari or soy sauce

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2 Tbsp. light or dark brown sugar or pure maple syrup

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2 Tbsp. tahini

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2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar

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1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil

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1½ tsp. plus ¼ cup cornstarch, divided

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1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more

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1 Tbsp. plus ¼ cup grapeseed oil or vegetable oil, divided

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¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

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1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

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Steamed white or brown rice (for serving)

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