sweet and sour tofu - hot for food

Ingredients

• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp water
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 tsp ginger (freshly grated)
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1/3 C unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1/2 C water
• 1/2 C agave nectar ((or maple syrup or sugar))
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium )
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 brick of medium firm / firm tofu
• 3 C vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 C brown rice flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 C cold soda water