Panfried Tofu with Chinese Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Chinese fermented black beans
• 1-inch chunk of fresh ginger
• vegetable oil
• 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons Sherry (dry or sweet)
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 pound block of extra-firm tofu
  • 4 garlic cloves

Rinse the tofu, then cut crosswise into 6 slices. Put slices between several layers of paper towels and let drain while making the sauce. (You'll likely have to replace the paper towels at least once.) Prep the seasonings for the sauce: Peel the garlic cloves and the ginger, then quarter the ging...

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