General Tso's Tofu with Quinoa

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to about 205°C (200°C). Place the 1 block of Extra-firm tofu on several layers of clean kitchen towels or paper towels and press firmly with your hands or another heavy object for 10 minutes to remove as much water as possible. Cut the pressed tofu into 2.54 cm cubes. Place the tofu cubes in a medium bowl and sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, then toss gently until all the cubes are evenly coated.
2. 2Spread the coated tofu cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at about 205°C (200°C), flipping the cubes halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
3. 3While the tofu bakes, prepare the quinoa. Rinse the 1 cup of Quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water for 30 seconds. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed 1 cup of Quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff the quinoa with a fork.
4. 4In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup of Gluten-free soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of Rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of Honey, 1 tablespoon of Sesame oil, 3 cloves of minced Garlic, 1 tablespoon of grated Ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of Red pepper flakes until the mixture is well combined.
5. 5Pour the sauce mixture into a small saucepan. Heat the sauce over medium heat and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
6. 6Add the crispy baked tofu cubes to the small saucepan with the thickened sauce. Gently toss the tofu to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Let the tofu and sauce simmer together for 1 minute to allow the tofu to absorb some of the sauce.
7. 7Serve the General Tso's tofu immediately over the cooked 1 cup of Quinoa. Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon of Sesame seeds before serving.

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