Ginger-Infused Miso Soup with Crisp Sesame Tofu | Comforting Meal with Asian Flavors

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp tamari
• 1 lb block of super firm tofu
• 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 3 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 2-3 tbsp yellow miso paste
• Juice and zest from half a lemon
• 2 tsp avocado oil
• Kosher salt, as needed
• 4 thin slices of fresh ginger root
• Cooked rice, for serving
• 4 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 Fresno pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green and white sections divided)
• 2 tsp sesame oil, with extra for topping
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced