Spicy Tofu with Creamy Coconut Sauce

Ingredients

• 10 to 20 ounces super firm or firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• Pinches of kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
• 2 to 3 tablespoons sambal oelek
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons coconut or brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon table salt)