Maple Mustard Tofu

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• One (14- to 16-ounce) block firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large shallots, chopped (1/4 cup; may substitute red or yellow onion)
• 3 tablespoons cognac (may substitute brandy, red wine, or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar plus 2 tablespoons water)
• 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth (see related recipe)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper