How To Make Japanese Agedashi Tofu Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pack of firm tofu
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup of dashi stock
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of mirin
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of grated daikon radish
- 1 tablespoon of chopped green onion
- 1/4 teaspoon of grated ginger
Instructions
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Drain the tofu and cut it into 8 equal-sized cubes.
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Prepare a bowl of cold water and gently place the tofu cubes in it. Let them sit for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
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Pat the tofu cubes dry with a paper towel and coat them with cornstarch.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot. Once the oil is hot (around 350°F/180°C), carefully add the tofu cubes and fry until golden brown and crispy.
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Remove the tofu cubes from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
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In a separate saucepan, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil and then reduce the heat.
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Place the fried tofu cubes in individual serving bowls and pour the sauce over them.
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Garnish with grated daikon radish, chopped green onion, and grated ginger.
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Serve the agedashi tofu hot as an appetizer.
Nutrition
- Calories : 180kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 750mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 18g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 8g
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