Agedashi Tofu Recipe

Method4 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Cut the tofu (1 package) into 12 similar blocks. Arrange them in one layer on a paper towel on a sheet pan, cover with another paper towel, and set a second sheet pan with a small weight on top. Press for 20 minutes.

   Press tofu · 20 minUses 1 package Tofu (about 14oz or 400g)

2. 2

   Step 2: Bring the soy sauce (2 Tbsp), mirin (2 Tbsp), sake (2 Tbsp) and ready bonito dashi (2 cups) to a boil together in a pot. Keep this sauce hot for serving.

   Uses 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce · 2 Tbsp Mirin · 2 Tbsp Sake · 2 cups ready bonito dashi

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat enough deep-frying oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Thinly coat the pressed tofu with potato starch and deep-fry, working in batches if needed. Cook a couple of minutes, turn once, and cook a couple of minutes longer. Handle gently to preserve the coating, then lift the tofu out and drain.

   Uses deep-frying oil · Pressed tofu · Katakuriko (potato starch flour)

4. 4

   Step 4: Immediately divide the fried tofu and hot dashi sauce among four serving dishes. Top with chopped green onions and grated daikon if desired, and serve hot.

   Uses Fried tofu · Hot dashi sauce · chopped green onions · grated Daikon radish