TOFU STEAK

2 tablespoons grated or finely minced garlic

1 oz fresh ginger, to garnish

3 scallions, to garnish

4 to 5 tablespoons potato starch or all-purpose flour, for coating

3 to 4 tablespoons sunflower or vegetable oil, for frying katsuobushi (dried fish flakes) to garnish banno soy sauce, to serve For The Banno Soy Sauce

1/2 cup mirin

1 1/4 cups soy sauce

4 inch piece kombu seaweed (dried kelp), wiped of any salty deposits