Vegan Crispy Stir Fried Tofu With Broccoli - Alas, A Website

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 quarts vegetable or peanut oil
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch, separate from rest
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2- by 2- by 1-inch slabs, carefully dried (see note)
• 1 pound broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
• 1/4 cup Xiaoshing wine or dry sherry
• 1/4 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fermented black bean sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 (1-inch) segments lemon peel
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons garlic, minced (about 1 clove per teaspoon)
• 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
• 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided