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Agedashi Tofu
A delicious side dish or appetizer, this Agedashi Tofu recipe comes together quickly with only a few pantry staples. Crispy fried tofu coated in a savoury, umami-filled sauce, this tofu recipe comes together easily in a few simple steps.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
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 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
383mg
(16%)
Potassium
429mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% 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.