Dragons Head Tofu Recipe

Name: Dragons Head Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 4 medium fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps julienned; 2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 Tbs. mirin or white wine; 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 1 16-oz. pkg. firm tofu, pressed and crumbled; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup finely grated carrots; 1/4 cup cooked peas; 2 Tbs. thinly sliced green onions

Servings: persons

4 medium fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps julienned
2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbs. mirin or white wine
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 16-oz. pkg. firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely grated carrots
1/4 cup cooked peas
2 Tbs. thinly sliced green onions

1
Saute mushrooms with sesame oil, garlic, mirin, and salt 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender and fragrant.
2
Remove from heat, and stir in tofu.
3
Let cool.
4
Fill large pot with 1 inch vegetable oil and heat to 350F.
5
Mix eggs carrots, peas, and green onions into tofu mixture.
6
Gently form golf-ball-size spheres, and drop into heated oil.
7
Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until brown, then place on cooling rack to drain.
8
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps julienned, 2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 Tbs. mirin or white wine, and more.

Yes, Dragons Head 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.

Dragons Head Tofu

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