Agedashi Tofu Recipe

Name: Agedashi Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 10.5 oz firm tofu; 1 tsp instant dashi; 1 tbsp sake; 1 tbsp mirin; 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 2 tbsp coarsely grated daikon radish; 1/3 inch fresh ginger, grated; 2 None spring onions, finely chopped; 2 tsp dried bonito flakes

Servings: persons

10.5 oz firm tofu
1 tsp instant dashi
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp mirin
1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 tbsp coarsely grated daikon radish
1/3 inch fresh ginger, grated
2 None spring onions, finely chopped
2 tsp dried bonito flakes

1
Place tofu on a cutting board. Lay another heavy cutting board over tofu and add 2-3 cans on top to weigh down. Let stand for 25 mins.
2
Meanwhile, combine dashi and 1 cup hot water in a small saucepan. Add sake, mirin and soy sauce. Bring to a boil then remove from heat.
3
Cut tofu into 8 pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Combine cornstarch and sesame seeds. Add tofu and toss to coat, shaking off excess. Heat oil in a wok to 350u00b0F. Deep-fry tofu, in batches, until light golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4
Place 2 pieces of tofu in each serving bowl. Divide daikon, ginger and onions between bowls. Pour dashi over tofu then sprinkle with bonito flakes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10.5 oz firm tofu, 1 tsp instant dashi, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp mirin, and more.

Yes, Agedashi Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Agedashi Tofu

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