Copycat T-Sam's Marinated Tofu

Ingredients:
1/3 cup tamari (soy sauce)
2 to 3 Tbsp cup sesame oil (or toasted sesame oil)
1 tsp cilantro ( I used dried, but fresh would probably be better)
1 tsp rice vinegar
1.5 tsp minced or crushed garlic
1/4 tsp powdered ginger
2 to 4 Tbsp water

Directions:

Drain and press tofu (I use Tofu Xpress) for at least 30 min to an hour. Cut into bite sized pieces.

Mix together all ingredients and combine with tofu in a sealed container, making sure all tofu is coated. Let marinate in the fridge overnight.

Sesame Seitan with Broccolini and Quinoa

adapted from http://veganyumyum.com/2008/05/sesame-soy-curls-with-asparagus-and-quinoa/



1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water (or veggie broth/stock)

2 small bunches broccolini
1 package chicken-style seitan (west soy tub)
1 tsp ener-g egg replacer
few Tbsp cornstarch
1-2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbs Sugar
3 Tbs Soy Sauce/Tamari (reduced sodium)
1 Tbs Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
Sesame Seeds for garnish.
peanut oil

Cut and prepare the broccolini.
Drain seitan. In a bowl, coat evenly with the egg replacer. then add cornstarch and mix until seitan is coated. in a small pan, heat a layer of peanut oil. Fry seitan until golden brown and crispy.
While seitan is frying, cook broccolini in a pan with some oil and garlic. Also, cook the quinoa according to package directions.

Once seitan is fried and broccolini is cooked, add seitan to the pan with the broccolini. Add the sugar, tamari and rice vinegar and cook for a few minutes. When fully heated, add toasted sesame oil and seeds for garnish. Serve with quinoa.