Black Pepper Tofu

Ingredients:

1 block firm tofu, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons oil
cornstarch or flour
3 shallots, thinly sliced
4 red chilis, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sriracha
2 tabespoons black pepper, roughly crushed
3 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Press the tofu and toss with some soy sauce if desired. Then coat with the cornstarch. Shallow fry the tofu pieces until golden brown and set aside.

Put more oil in the pan and cook the shallots, red chillies, garlic, and ginger. Add the sauces and honey.

Stir in the tofu, black pepper, and green onions. Cook until the onions are wilted. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Serve hot with jasmine or short grain rice.