JAPANESE AGEDASHI DEEP-FRIED TOFU

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Enjoy authentic deep-fried Japanese agedashi tofu!

Provided by ALYSSAM

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) package medium-firm silken tofu
vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed
3 tablespoons potato starch
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons potato starch
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon fish stock, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
¼ carrot, cut into matchsticks
3 dried shiitake mushrooms, sliced into long, thin strips, or more to taste
½ Welsh onion (shironegi), cut into matchsticks
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut tofu into squares. Place on a microwave-safe plate and cover with paper towel. Microwave until moisture is evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover tofu squares generously with potato starch. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Place in a bowl.
  • Mix water and 2 teaspoons potato starch together in a bowl to make the thickening agent.
  • Combine sake, soy sauce, mirin, and fish stock in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and add carrots and mushrooms. Cook and stir until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the thickening agent. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened and flavors combine, about 2 minutes more.
  • Pour sauce over the tofu. Top with Welsh onion and ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1707.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

Fahmi Muse
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I love to fuse different cuisines in my cooking. This recipe is a great example of how you can take a classic Japanese dish and give it a modern twist. I like to serve agedashi tofu with a side of kimchi and a sprinkle of togarashi spice.


Hamza Ashraf
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This is a great recipe for busy weeknight meals. The tofu can be cooked ahead of time, and the dashi broth can be made in a slow cooker. I like to make a big batch of dashi broth on the weekend and then use it throughout the week in a variety of dish


Genevieve Regione
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This is a budget-friendly recipe that's perfect for a family meal. The tofu is inexpensive, and the dashi broth can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. I like to serve this dish with a side of rice and vegetables.


Emmaculate Orinya
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I love to get creative with this recipe. Sometimes I'll add different vegetables to the dashi broth, such as shiitake mushrooms or bamboo shoots. I also like to experiment with different dipping sauces. My favorite is a mixture of soy sauce, rice vin


Tori Batton
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This is a great recipe for a party. The tofu is a crowd-pleaser, and the dashi broth is a refreshing change from the usual party fare. I like to serve this dish with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, ponzu sauce, and tempura sauce.


Mo2men Zone
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This is a healthy and delicious recipe that's perfect for a light meal. The tofu is a good source of protein, and the dashi broth is low in calories. I like to serve this dish with a side of steamed vegetables.


Safiya Khatun
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This is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The tofu cooks quickly, and the dashi broth can be made ahead of time. I love serving this dish with a side of steamed rice.


Adil Adi
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I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. The tofu turned out great! It was crispy and delicious. The dashi broth was also very flavorful. I'm glad I tried this recipe.


Damien Gormley
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I love agedashi tofu! It's one of my favorite Japanese dishes. This recipe is a great way to make it at home. The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the dashi broth was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Falola Dominic
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This is a delightful recipe! Agedashi tofu has been a favorite dish of mine since I first tried it at a Japanese restaurant. I was so happy to find this recipe and be able to make it at home. The tofu was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on