Tofu fried in olive oil

Drain the tofu, dry it and cut it into cubes. Pour 6 tablespoons of cornstarch into a large bowl, mash the tofu cubes and move to a plate. Pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a frying pan and heat it up. Add the tofu coated in cornstarch. Fry for a few minutes on each side to ensure even cooking until crisp and golden brown. Move onto a plate covered in paper towels. Now prepare the sauce: heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the grated ginger root and finely chopped garlic and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and stir.

Pour the remaining cornstarch into a small bowl and dissolve it in the water, adding it a little at a time. Add the latter mixture to the pan, keeping the heat low, and continue stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened. Add the cooked tofu and stir well to cover it completely with the sauce. Serve the cooked tofu sprinkled with the sesame seeds and finely sliced shallots.

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