appetizers

Agedashi Tofu

Serves 2
Prep 10m
Cook 15m
Total 25m
Agedashi Tofu

Ingredients

  • 1 lbtofu, cut into small cubes

Deep Frying

  • ⅓ cupcornstarch
  • ⅓ cupflour
  • oil for deep frying
  • salt to taste

Sauce

  • 1 cupdashi
  • 2 tbspmirin
  • 2 tbspsoy sauce

Garnish

  • katsuobushi
  • green onion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a saucepan. Heat gently — do not boil.

  2. 2

    Heat oil to 350°F.

  3. 3

    Pat tofu dry and season with salt. Mix cornstarch and flour, then coat tofu in the mixture.

  4. 4

    Deep fry tofu until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Place in bowls, pour sauce over, and top with katsuobushi and green onions.