Agedashi tofu (Japanese deep fried tofu) with Homemade Sauce
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Agedashi tofu (Japanese deep fried tofu) with Homemade Sauce
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Ingredients
- 300 g firm tofu momen tofu
- 4 tbsp Potato Starch or corn starch
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp water cold
- 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions optional
- 1 tbsp grated daikon optional
- 1 pinch Japanese chili powder (shichimi togarashi) shichimi togarashi, optional
Sauce
- 150 ml dashi stock use shiitake and kombu dashi for plant-based diets
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sake
- ¼ tsp salt
- slurry made with 1 tbsp water and 1 tsp of potato starch
Instructions
- Open 300 g firm tofu, drain the water and wrap it in kitchen paper. Place on a microwavable plate and microwave for 1 ½ minutes at 600W.
- Unwrap the tofu and cut into approximately 12 pieces. (About 3cm cubes) Dry the surface of each piece with kitchen paper and sprinkle with 1 pinch salt.
- Preheat the oil to 170 °C (338 °F). Mix 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and half of the potato starch, roll each piece of tofu in the mixture until coated all over.
- In separate tray, add the other half the potato starch and mix with 1 tsp water to make "hailstones". Roll the tofu in the hailstones and place them directly into the preheated oil one by one.
- Fry the tofu for 3 mins, turning half way. Once 3 minutes are up and the tofu is golden, transfer to a wire rack to allow the excess oil to drain off.
- Take a small saucepan and add 150 ml dashi stock, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sake and ¼ tsp salt. Mix and heat on medium, bring to a boil and allow to bubble for 30 seconds. Lower the heat and make slurry in a separate bowl, pour the slurry into the sauce and stir continuously over the low heat until slightly thickened.
- Place the tofu in the serving bowl and drizzle with the sauce. Top with 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated daikon and 1 pinch Japanese chili powder (shichimi togarashi) (optional).
- Enjoy!
Notes
- To make it suitable for vegetarians, use vegetarian dashi in the sauce. I have a recipe here.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
12.2g
(24%)
Fat
10.5g
(16%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
867mg
(36%)
Fiber
1.9g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 24% |
| Fat | 10.5g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Sodium | 867mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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