Sesame Tofu With Broccoli | Weeknight Dinners | Umami

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)