I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken (Super-Savory Grated Tofu)

Name: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Chicken (Super-Savory Grated Tofu)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 cups/190 to 285 grams uncooked white or brown rice (or 3 to 4 1/2 cups/425 to 650 grams cooked white or brown rice); 1 (10- to 12-ounce/280- to 340-gram) package super-firm tofu (see Tip); 1 1/2 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil of choice; 4 scallions, sliced at an angle (reserve dark green tops for garnish); 1 to 2 Thai chiles (or 1 small serrano pepper), thinly sliced (optional, for spicy!); 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon roasted black or white sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons/52 grams tamari or soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar (see Tip for a gluten-free substitute); 1 teaspoon organic cane sugar, pure maple syrup or agave nectar; 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chile flakes); see Tip; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 handful cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped