Atsuage
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Atsuage can be a delicious plant-based appetizer, but it also makes for a fantastic vegan meat that absorbs flavors like a sponge.
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Ingredients
- 2 blocks tofu (350-400 grams each)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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Instructions
- Sprinkle all sides of the tofu with the salt. Set the salted tofu on a wire rack on a tray.
- Place another tray on top of the tofu and add water to weigh it down. Let this drain for 1 hour.
- Preheat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to 340°F (170°C). You can optionally add some toasted sesame oil for extra flavor.
- When the tofu is done draining, pat the surface of each block dry with paper towels.
- Gently lower the tofu into the oil using long chopsticks or tongs, and fry until golden brown on all sides (9-10 minutes). I recommend flipping the tofu over once in the middle to ensure it browns evenly.
- Drain the Atsuage on a paper towel-lined rack.
- If you're eating the Atsuage as-is, serve it immediately to enjoy the crisp exterior. Otherwise, you can let it cool and store it in a sealed container for up to a week in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
622kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
114g
(38%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
0.1mg
(0%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
315mg
(32%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 114g | 38% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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