The Korean Vegan's Spicy & Crunchy Garlic Tofu (Kkanpoong Tofu) Recipe

Name: The Korean Vegan's Spicy & Crunchy Garlic Tofu (Kkanpoong Tofu) Recipe
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon potato starch; 1 (16-ounce) block extra firm tofu, pressed and chopped into 1/2-inch bite sized chunks; 7 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 red onion, diced; 2 Korean green chiles, sliced (can sub seeded jalapeños); 2 whole scallions, white parts chopped, green parts sliced on a bias; 1 tablespoon gochagaru; 1-1½ tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/2 tablespoon mirin (optional); 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1/8 cup dried red chiles (optional); 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds