Agedashi Tofu
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Agedashi Tofu
Description
Agedashi Tofu starts with pressing firm tofu to remove moisture and then cutting it into 1-inch cubes. The tofu cubes are generously coated in potato starch, creating a light crust when pan-fried in neutral oil until lightly golden and crispy on each side. Simultaneously, a broth is prepared by simmering water, mirin, soy sauce, and hondashi to develop a savory and mildly sweet flavor.
The result is tofu with a crisp coating and a tender inside, served warm with spoonfuls of the broth that enhance the tofu with umami notes from soy and dashi. The dish balances texture and flavor in a subtle way without heavy sauces.
Agedashi Tofu is typically enjoyed as a starter or side dish in Japanese cuisine and can be garnished with green onions or grated daikon (notes not provided here). Serving immediately after frying preserves the crispy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 block tofu firm
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hondashi
- 1 cup potato starch
- 1-2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Press the tofu and set it aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to a saucepan over medium heat, add water, mirin, soy sauce, and the hondashi. Bring it up to a simmer and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes before setting it aside.
- Dice the tofu into approximately 1 inch cubes.
- Generously coat the tofu with potato starch.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat up the oil.
- Add the tofu into the skillet and pan fry them for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until they’re lightly golden.
- Serve the tofu with spoonfuls of the sauce poured over top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 383mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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