>> title: Crisped Marinated Tofu
>> category: Fried & Crispy
>> tags: tofu, vegan, skillet, soy, bowl
>> counters: The Bowl Shop
>> aka: crispy tofu, marinated tofu, baked tofu, pan-fried tofu, sesame tofu, tofu for bowls
>> pairs-with: coconut-rice, miso-ginger-dressing
>> servings: 4
>> time: 1 hr 15 min
>> washing-up: the wide skillet, a bowl to marinate the tofu in, a dish to toss the cornstarch in

>> step: press 30 min under a weight
Wrap @extra-firm tofu{14%oz}(400 g) in a folded towel, set a heavy pan on top and ~press{30%min}.

>> step: marinate the cubes 20 min
Cut @&(~1)pressed tofu{} into 1-in cubes and turn them through @soy sauce{3%Tbs}(45 mL), @maple syrup{1%Tbs}(15 mL), @rice vinegar{1%Tbs}(15 mL), @garlic{2%cloves}(grated) and @ginger{1%tsp}(grated), then ~marinate{20%min}, turning once.

>> step: toss in cornstarch
Lift @&(~1)marinated tofu{} out of the liquid, let it drip, and toss it in @cornstarch{2%Tbs} until each cube is dusty rather than pasty.

>> step: crisp 10 min, face by face, undisturbed
Crisp @&(~1)cornstarched tofu{} in @neutral oil{3%Tbs}(45 mL) in a wide #skillet{} over medium-high, ~fry{10%min} total, in one layer, **one face at a time and not stirred**.

>> step: finish off the heat
Take the pan off the heat and toss @&(~1)crisped tofu{} with @toasted sesame oil{1%tsp}(5 mL), @toasted sesame seeds{1%Tbs} and @scallions{2}(thin-sliced).