Black Pepper Tofu Recipe

Name: Black Pepper Tofu Recipe
Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds firm tofu, cut into large (1-inch square) cubes and well-dried with paper towels; Cornstarch to dust the tofu; 3 tablespoons neutral oil; 4 tablespoons butter; 8-12 shallots (12 ounces in total), thinly sliced; 4 fresh red chiles, thinly sliced, or less to taste; 12 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons coarsely crushed black peppercorns (use a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder); 16 small and thin green onions, sliced or shredded; Cooked white rice for serving