For the tofu

• 300g Evergreen Foods Firm Tofu (pressed for 15–20 minutes)
• 1/3 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/5 tsp MSG (approx. a small pinch; optional but recommended)
• 1 1/4 cups cold water
• Neutral oil for deep frying (e.g. canola, soybean, rice bran)

For the toppings

• Sliced spring onion
• Sesame seeds
• Optional dipping sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp chili oil
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1/8 tsp MSG