Black Pepper Tofu Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 1 3/4 pounds firm tofu, cut into large (1-inch square) cubes and well-dried with paper towels
• Cornstarch to dust the tofu
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 8-12 shallots (12 ounces in total), thinly sliced
• 4 fresh red chiles, thinly sliced, or less to taste
• 12 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons coarsely crushed black peppercorns (use a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder)
• 16 small and thin green onions, sliced or shredded
• Cooked white rice for serving