• Use a firm tofu and press it. 
• Use your fingers and tear the tofu slowly and gently. You can tear them first in half or tear off larger pieces, then create bite-size tofu at the end.
• Peel and mince garlic and ginger.

Marinating and frying

• Pour 2 Tbsp soy sauce on tofu pieces. Stir gently not to break the tofu. Let them rest for a couple of minutes. Drain any excess soy sauce.
• Add 2 Tbsp cornstarch and mix it evenly; again, try not to break the tofu.
• In a pan heat up 3 Tbsp vegetable oil. Once it is hot, add tofu pieces. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes. Once ready take them out to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Making Mongolian tofu

• In a pan add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil. On medium heat add minced garlic and ginger. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes. Make sure it doesn't burn.
• Add soy sauce, ¼ cup water, molasses, sriracha and sugar. Stir well and bring it to a boil.
• Combine 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 3 Tbsp water. Then, add it to the sauce. Stir constantly until it thickens.
• Add in the fried tofu and coat them with the sauce evenly.
• Sprinkle some chopped scallions and sesame seeds on top.