Tofu with Cardinale Sauce (Classic Version) - Maison Marmite

Ingredients

• 400 g of firm tofu
• Cornstarch (for coating)
• Oil (for frying)
• 150 ml of red wine
• 125 ml of vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder ((optional))
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
• 100 g of Paris mushrooms (finely sliced)
• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
• A handful of cashews (roughly chopped)
• 1 teaspoon of green peppercorns in brine (drained)
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little water