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 (momen tofu); 4 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch; 3-4 cups neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, rice bran, canola, etc.); 1 cup dashi (Japanese soup stock; click to learn more); 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 2 Tbsp mirin; 1 inch daikon radish; 1 green onion/scallion; katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((optional; skip for vegetarian)); shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Crispy deep-fried tofu served in a flavorful umami sauce, Agedashi Tofu is a popular appetizer you can find at izakaya and Japanese restaurants. It requires deep-frying, but the process is easier than you think. Skip the bonito flakes to make it vegan-friendly!

Updated at: Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:48:30 GMT