Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

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

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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