Easy Agedashi Tofu with Savory Mushroom Sauce

Name: Easy Agedashi Tofu with Savory Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 1 Katakuriko; 1 Vegetable oil; 1 pack Shimeji mushrooms; 1 pack Enoki mushrooms; 200 ml Water; 1 instructed dilution amount for 200 ml water Mentsuyu; 1 tbsp Katakuriko; 2 tbsp Water; 1 Green onions (chopped) (optional); 1 Ginger (grated), (tubed type is fine)

Servings: persons

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["Cut the tofu into 6 equal pieces.", "Wrap them in paper towels, put a weight on top and leave for about 15 minutes to thoroughly drain the excess water.", "Time-saving method: Wrap the tofu in paper towels and microwave for 2-3 minutes.", "Slice off the stem end of the shimeji mushrooms.", "Cut the stem end of the enoki mushrooms and cut in half.", "Grate the ginger.", "To make the mushroom sauce: In a pot, combine the ingredients, simmer, add the mushrooms and cook them briefly.", "Combine 1 tablespoon of katakuriko with 2 tablespoons water to make a katakuriko slurry and add it to the pot to thicken the sauce.", "Coat the tofu in katakuriko, and shake off the excess.", "In a skillet, add vegetable oil to a depth of 1 cm.", "Heat to 180C and deep-fry the tofu.", "When both sides of the tofu are golden, take them out of the skillet.", "Sprinkle with ginger and pour the mushroom sauce over the tofu and it is done.", "Top it with green onions to taste.", "I use ""Kondate Iroiro Tsuyu (Ichibiki brand)"" for the mentsuyu."]

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Firm tofu, 1 Katakuriko, 1 Vegetable oil, 1 pack Shimeji mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Easy Agedashi Tofu with Savory Mushroom Sauce 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.

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