Black Pepper Tofu Pot

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• 1 clump scallions, basal ends trimmed
• Flour, for coating
• Vegetable oil, for the pan
• 1 spoon toasted sesame oil
• 28 ounces steadfast tofu, drained and patted dry, past chopped into 1-inch cubes
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, chopped into chunks
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 inch peeled caller ginger root, chopped into bladed matchsticks
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoonful to 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons coarsely cracked achromatic pepper
• 4 cups to 6 cups lukewarm cooked brownish rice, for serving