Crispy Tofu with Wafu Green Beans

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) mirin
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
• 2 tsp (10 ml) sambal oelek
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup (70 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups (100 g) panko bread crumbs
• 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu, cut into 4 x 1 x 1/2-inch (8 x 2 x 1 cm) strips, patted dry
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) canola oil
• 1 lb (450 g) green beans, blanched
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper