Step 1

Press the tofu for 20 minutes, ideally using a tofu press, but if you don't have a tofu press then stand the tofu on a plate with another plate on top of it and then place something heavy on top, like a heavy pot.

Step 2

Once the tofu is pressed cut it into cubes.

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients for the tofu marinade except the cornstarch together and pour over the tofu. Turn over all the blocks of tofu so they have marinade on both sides. Place into the fridge and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Add a little sesame oil to a frying pan and then add the tofu, leaving the tofu marinade sauce behind (don't throw it out, you're still going to use it). Fry the tofu until golden brown.

Step 5

Mix the leftover marinade sauce with the teaspoon of cornstarch and then pour it over the tofu in the frying pan. Fry until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Serve over basmati rice (optional) with some chopped chives for garnish.