Crispy Tofu with Sesame Asparagus and Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• ¾ tsp. Asian chili garlic sauce
• 4 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar
• ½ cup plus 3 Tbs. hoisin sauce
• 1 lb. medium asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups panko
• + 6 more ingredients
• • Kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 14-oz. package extra-firm tofu, drained
  • 4 tsp. Asian sesame oil
  • ¼ cup plus 1 Tbs. peanut oil

Slice the tofu in half crosswise. Slice each half once on the diagonal, lay cut side down, and cut each vertically into 3 slices, to make 12 triangles. Arrange the slices on double-thick layers of paper towels and press to remove as much moisture as possible. Repeat as necessary to dry the tofu w...

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