Vegan Spicy "Honey" Garlic Tofu

Name: Vegan Spicy "Honey" Garlic Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 Block(15oz.) Extra firm tofu, drained and pressed*; 1/2 Cup Cornstarch; 2 teaspoons Garlic powder; 2 teaspoons Baking soda; Pinch of Salt and pepper; 1/3 Cup Water; 1 Tablespoon Rice wine vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Gochujang paste or chili paste; 2 Tablespoons Gochujang paste; 3 Tablespoons Agave or maple syrup; 1 Tablespoon Soy sauce or Tamari for GF option; 12 Cloves Garlic, chopped; 1 Tablespoon Sesame seeds; 1/2 Cup Vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1 teaspoon Water