Tofu Tempura with Thick Nanban Style Sauce Recipe

Name: Tofu Tempura with Thick Nanban Style Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Tofu; 1/3 Japanese leek; 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp Boiling water; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Mild vinegar; 1 tbsp Honey; 1/2 tbsp Ketchup; 1/2 a chili pepper Sliced red chili peppers *; 3 tbsp Tempura flour; 3 tbsp Water; 1/2 tsp Aonori; 1 an appropriate amount Oil for deep frying

Servings: persons

200 grams Tofu
1/3 Japanese leek
1/2 tbsp Sugar
1 1/2 tbsp Boiling water
2 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Mild vinegar
1 tbsp Honey
1/2 tbsp Ketchup
1/2 a chili pepper Sliced red chili peppers *
3 tbsp Tempura flour
3 tbsp Water
1/2 tsp Aonori
1 an appropriate amount Oil for deep frying

1
Slice the tofu into 1.5 cm thick bite size pieces, and drain all excess water with kitchen paper towels.
2
Cut the leek into thin diagonal slices.
3
Put the sugar and water into a heat-safe container and dissolve the sugar.
4
When it's dissolved, add the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ketchup and chili pepper and mix well, then add the leek.
5
In a bowl mix the tempura flour, water and ao-nori seaweed, and dip the tofu from step 1 into this batter.
6
Deep fry in oil heated to a rather high temperature until light and crisp.
7
As soon as each tofu piece has been fried until light and crisp, immediately put into the container from Step 2, mix rapidly and transfer to a serving plate.
8
(Attention: If you're too slow, the tempura coating will fall off the tofu!)
9
If you have small children, you may want to omit the red chili pepper or add it without cutting it up...

341

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Tofu, 1/3 Japanese leek, 1/2 tbsp Sugar, 1 1/2 tbsp Boiling water, and more.

Yes, Tofu Tempura with Thick Nanban Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tofu Tempura with Thick Nanban Style Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions