5 from 12 votes
Japanese Agedashi Tofu (Deep Fried Silken Tofu in Broth)
Japanese Agedashi Tofu features tender silken tofu coated lightly in potato starch and deep-fried until crispy, then served immersed in a hot soy-mirin-dashi broth. The crispy exterior contrasts with the soft interior, complemented by grated daikon, sliced green onions, and katsuobushi flakes as garnish. This cooking technique highlights the silky tofu with a savory, umami-rich broth.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% 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.