Japanese Agedashi Tofu (Deep Fried Silken Tofu in Broth)
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Japanese Agedashi Tofu (Deep Fried Silken Tofu in Broth)
Description
In this Japanese Agedashi Tofu recipe, a block of silken tofu is first pressed to remove excess moisture and then sliced into portions before coating each piece in potato starch. This starch forms a thin, crisp crust when deep-fried in neutral oil heated to 350°F. Meanwhile, a broth is prepared by boiling dashi stock with soy sauce and mirin to create a savory and slightly sweet base with classic Japanese umami flavors.
The fried tofu pieces are placed in individual bowls, garnished with finely grated daikon radish, chopped green onion stalk, and katsuobushi flakes for added texture and flavor layers. The hot broth is poured over the tofu just before serving, helping maintain the crispy exterior while infusing the dish with aromatic broth.
This dish balances the delicate, smooth tofu inner texture against a light, crispy coating served with a bright, flavorful broth. It makes a suitable appetizer or light entrée featuring traditional Japanese ingredients and preparation methods.
Ingredients
- 1 silken tofu block
- 4 tbsp potato starch
- neutral cooking oil for frying
Broth
- 1 cup dashi instant granules
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
Toppings / garnish
- daikon radish finely grated
- 1 green onion stalk
- katsuobushi dried bonito flakes
Instructions
- Cut the tofu in half, and press between half sheet pans or flat plates for 15 minutes between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible
- Meanwhile, finely chop green onion and grate daikon
- Add dashi, soy sauce and mirin to a pot and bring to a boil Adjust to taste.
- Make sure the tofu is dry! Then cut into 8 even pieces, or desired size.
- Coat each tofu piece in a layer of potato starch.
- Heat enough oil to submerge your tofu pieces and fry at 350F until crispy.
- Add tofu to a bowl, add toppings, then the broth at the last second to keep it crispy until you're ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1046mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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