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Makes: 4 to 8 servings
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sticky (glutinous) rice kernels

• 1 pound pressed or extra-firm tofu

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/4 cup good-quality vegetable oil

• Salt and pepper

• 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar

• 2 cups loosely packed mixed fresh herbs (like cilantro, basil, mint, or Thai basil), chopped

• 2 …