Slice the tofu into thin pieces. Then cut those pieces into rough triangular shapes or rectangles, this will result in a non-uniform cut of tofu. If you don't care about the look you can always just cut into cubes.

Coat the tofu in half of the cornstarch (1.5 tablespoons). I like to do this by sprinkling it over top of the tofu and then gently moving it around.

In a large pan add the olive oil and heat up over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. *If you using stainless steel see the tips in the blog post. Once the oil is hot add in the tofu. Let each side of the tofu sit in contact with the pan for 4 to 5 minutes until it can easily be moved and some browning has occurred. Carefully, flip the tofu with a fork or tongs. Repeating the process until about 50% of the tofu is browned and crispy. It doesn't need to all be browned up.

Add the broccoli into the pan and cover with a lid for 2 to 3 minutes to promote steaming.

In a small bowl mix the remaining cornstarch with 1.5 tablespoons (22ml) of water to form a slurry. Then add in the soy sauce, maple syrup, half of the sesame seeds, and garlic powder. Mix to combine.

Pour the sauce over the tofu and broccoli. If the sauce thickens very quickly once hitting the pan, you can always add in 1 to 2 tablespoons more of water (15ml to 30ml).

Cook the tofu and broccoli together in the sauce for another 2 to 3 minutes over medium low heat. Taste and add any salt or black pepper if desired. Top with the remaining sesame seeds and enjoy.