Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¹/₃ cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 14-ounce block extra-firm tofu
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• ¹/₃ cup sugar
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• + 8 more ingredients
• • jasmine rice
  • 23 ¹/₃ tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¹/₃ cup fresh basil leaves
  • baby bok choy
  • lime wedges
  • ½ pound shallots
  • ½ tablespoon fresh ginger

Halve tofu crosswise, then cut lengthwise into fourths to form 8 slices. Put tofu slices between several layers of paper towels to drain, replacing towels as needed, until ready to use. Finely chop enough shallots to measure 1/2 cup and reserve. Cut remaining shallots crosswise into 1/8-inch-thic...

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