Atsuage

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5 from 4 votes

Atsuage can be a delicious plant-based appetizer, but it also makes for a fantastic vegan meat that absorbs flavors like a sponge.

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Additional Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 622 kcal

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

2 blocks tofu (350-400 grams each)
½ teaspoon salt
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted

Instructions

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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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 622

% 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%