Cheap and tasty! Soft Fried Tofu & Veggie Patties

Name: Cheap and tasty! Soft Fried Tofu & Veggie Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 3 cm Carrot; 1 one small bunch Spinach (stems only); 1 add as much (to taste) Hijiki dried seaweed; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Japanese dashi stock powder; 3 tbsp Katakuriko; 4 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Mirin; 1 tsp Ground ginger; 1 tsp Japanese dashi powder; 100 ml Water; 1 appropriate quantity to thicken the sauce Katakuriko slurry

Servings: persons

1 block Firm tofu
3 cm Carrot
1 one small bunch Spinach (stems only)
1 add as much (to taste) Hijiki dried seaweed
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Japanese dashi stock powder
3 tbsp Katakuriko
4 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Mirin
1 tsp Ground ginger
1 tsp Japanese dashi powder
100 ml Water
1 appropriate quantity to thicken the sauce Katakuriko slurry

1
Drain the tofu.
2
Soak the hijiki seaweed in water to hydrate.
3
Julienne the carrot.
4
Cut the stems of spinach into 3 cm-lengths.
5
Mix the drained tofu, vegetables and hijiki well.
6
Heat the oil in the frying pan.
7
Place the patties of tofu and vegetable mixture into the frying pan.
8
Fry both sides until golden brown and crispy.
9
Even with just a little oil, you will have very crispy tofu.
10
Combine all the ingredients in a frying pan to cook.
11
Stir in the dissolved katakuriko to thicken.
12
Pour the thickened sauce over the tofu and serve!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Firm tofu, 3 cm Carrot, 1 one small bunch Spinach (stems only), 1 add as much (to taste) Hijiki dried seaweed, and more.

Yes, Cheap and tasty! Soft Fried Tofu & Veggie Patties 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!