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Agedashi tofu (Japanese deep fried tofu) with Homemade Sauce
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Agedashi tofu (Japanese deep fried tofu) with Homemade Sauce

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 300 g tofu momen tofu, firm
  • 4 tbsp potato starch or corn starch
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp water cold
  • 1 tbsp green onion optional, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp daikon optional, grated
  • 1 pinch Japanese chili powder 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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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).
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To make it suitable for vegetarians, use vegetarian dashi in the sauce. I have a recipe here.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% 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.