From Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi

• 1¾ lbs firm tofu
• Vegtable oil
• Cornstarch
• 11 tbsp butter
• 12 small shallots
• 8 fresh chilies
• 12 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp ginger
• 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 5 tsbp coarsely crushed black peppercorns
• 16 small and thin green onions