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Ganmodoki (Tofu Patties)
These mouthwateringly flavorful fried tofu patties are loaded with veggies, mushrooms, and seeds. Served in a plant-based dashi broth that's brimming with umami, this Ganmodoki recipe makes an easy Japanese entre that's delicious and satisfying, regardless of your dietary preferences.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 patties
Calories: 78 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
For Ganmodoki
- 350 grams firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon Potato Starch
- ½ teaspoon konbu cha
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 50 grams Shiitake mushrooms (minced)
- 40 grams carrot (cut into thin matchsticks)
- 50 grams shelled edamame
- 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
- vegetable oil (for deep frying)
For sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon kokutō
- 1 teaspoon Potato Starch
- ½ teaspoon konbu cha
- grated ginger (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Use your hands to crumble the tofu into a clean cotton cloth like butter muslin or a dishtowel. Pick the corners of the fabric up and twist them together to make a pouch in the middle, and continue twisting to wring out as much water from the tofu as possible.
- Transfer the squeezed tofu to a bowl and add the potato starch, konbu cha, and salt. Mash the mixture together with a spatula until it forms a smooth paste.
- Put the shiitake mushrooms and carrots in a glass bowl and cover with a tight-fitting plate or lid. Steam the ingredients in a microwave oven at 800 watts for 2 minutes.
- Add the carrots, mushrooms, edamame, and black sesame seeds to the tofu mixture and knead everything together.
- Start preheating a deep, heavy-bottomed pot with a few inches of vegetable oil to 340 degrees F (170 C). Prepare a cooling rack by lining it with a few sheets of paper towels.
- Shape the tofu mixture into 6-8 patties. You want to toss the patties between your hands a few times to press out any air pockets and seal up any cracks, which can cause the patties to crumble or burst when you fry them,
- Fry the tofu patties in the preheated oil until they're golden brown on both sides (about 5-6 minutes). You'll want to flip them over at least once to ensure they brown evenly. Then, transfer the Ganmodoki to the prepared rack to drain.
- To make the broth, add the water, soy sauce, kokutō, potato starch, and kombucha to a pot and put it over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture constantly until it comes to a boil. Let it cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- To serve, arrange a few tofu patties in a bowl and ladle plenty of broth on top. Garnish with the grated ginger.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1114IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1114IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.