Crispy Baked Peanut Tofu with Pickled Shallots and Fresh Herbs

extra-firm tofu

peanut oil ((or other neutral oil))

garlic

toasted sesame oil

water

coconut sugar ((or brown sugar))

hoisin sauce

low-sodium soy sauce

rice vinegar

sriracha ((or other chili sauce such as gochujang))

peanut butter

salt (to taste)

large shallots (thinly sliced)

rice vinegar

coconut sugar ((or other sweetener of choice))

salt (to taste)

chopped fresh cilantro ((packed))

chopped fresh basil ((packed))

chopped fresh mint ((packed))

scallions (thinly sliced)

chopped roasted peanuts

freshly-squeezed lime juice ((or use rice vinegar))

cooked white rice ((or use another type of rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, wilted greens, etc.))

stir-fried vegetables of choice ((I used carrots, turnips and baby kale))