Sweet Chili Glazed Tofu

Name: Sweet Chili Glazed Tofu
Ingredients: 28 ounces, soft tofu, cut into 3-inch-long by ½-inch-thick fingers; ½ teaspoon, table salt; ¼ teaspoon, pepper; ¾ cup, cornstarch; ¼ cup, cornmeal; ¼ cup, vegetable oil, divided; ½ cup, water; ½ cup, rice vinegar; ⅓ cup, sugar; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 2-3 teaspoons, Asian chili-garlic sauce; 2 teaspoons, cornstarch; ¼ cup, minced fresh cilantro