TOFU + GLAZE

9 oz super firm tofu (wild wood sprouted tofu is my new jam these days), dried, cut into squares or rectangles or hearts
1 clove of garlic
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon date sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
dashes of paprika and cayenne
½ teaspoon cornstarch

LEEKS + GREEN BEANS

180g or so leeks, cut into ribbons
110g (1 cup or so) green string beans
1 clove of garlic, minced
3 oz vegetable stock, divided
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (I like things spicy…)
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce of choice (real spicy…)
½ teaspoon light brown sugar