Comforting Ginger Miso Broth with Crispy Sesame Tofu - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1 block (14 oz) super firm tofu, shredded or crumbled
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 Fresno pepper, thinly sliced (or substitute red bell pepper)
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced and divided
• 4 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup yellow or white miso paste
• 1 cup water, for dissolving miso
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup cooked white rice (preferably cooled leftover rice)