I Can't Believe It's Not Chicken (Super-Savory Grated Tofu)

30 min4 servings

Grated super-firm tofu crisped in a skillet with aromatics, then glazed with a savory-spicy tamari-gochugaru sauce and served over rice.

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prepCook rice using your preferred method, or have cooked rice ready
1 (10- to 12-ounce / 280- to 340-gram) package super-firm tofu	Wrap tofu, squeeze gently, grate on box grater	Add grated tofu, cook undisturbed 2 min, then stir every 2 min until golden, 10–14 min total	Pour sauce, stir 1 min, remove from heat	Sprinkle sesame seeds, top with scallion greens & cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons neutral-flavored oil	Heat oil, cook scallions, chiles & garlic 2 min
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced at an angle
1 to 2 Thai chiles (or 1 small serrano pepper), thinly sliced (optional)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
52 grams tamari or soy sauce	Whisk tamari, vinegar, sugar, gochugaru & sesame oil
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
1 teaspoon organic cane sugar, pure maple syrup or agave nectar
1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon roasted black or white sesame seeds
4 scallions, dark green tops, reserved for garnish
1 handful cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped

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