Vegan Tofu Pad Thai

Name: Vegan Tofu Pad Thai
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons tamarind paste; ¾ cup boiling water; ¼ cup recipe; 3 tablespoons organic sugar; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 ounces (¼-inch-wide) rice noodles; 14 ounces extra-firm tofu , cut into ¾-inch cubes; ⅓ cup cornstarch; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 shallot , minced; 3 garlic cloves , minced; 6 ounces (3 cups) bean sprouts; 4 scallions , sliced thin on bias; Salt; ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts