Agedashi Tofu

Name: Agedashi Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 block medium-firm tofu ((1 block = 14 oz) (or soft tofu, see Notes)); 4 Tbsp potato starch/cornstarch; 3-4 cups neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, canola, etc); 1 cup dashi (Japanese soup stock; click to learn more) ((use kombu dashi for vegetarian/vegan)); 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 2 Tbsp mirin; 1 daikon radish ((1 daikon = 2.5 cm)); 1 green onion/scallion; Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((optional, and skip if vegetarian)); shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

A popular appetizer menu at Izakayas and Japanese restaurants, Agedashi tofu is crispy deep fried tofu served in flavorful tsuyu sauce with grated radish, green onion, and bonito flakes as toppings. If you don't mind deep-frying, this tofu dish is incredibly easy to make at home.

Updated at: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:12:33 GMT