Agedashi Tofu

Ingredients:

• 1 (350g=12.5oz) Momen-Dfu (cotton Tofu / firm Tofu)
• Katakuriko (potato starch) *corn starch or regular flour is ok
• vegetable oil for deep frying

Dashi Sauce

• 150ml Dashi broth (you can use Dashi powder to make it)
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 tbsp. Mirin (sweet Sake)

Toppings

• Daikon Oroshi (grated Daikon radish)
• grated ginger
• chopped green onion

Directions:

1. Cut Tofu into 6 pieces. Drain on a strainer for 5 minutes. Then you can also remove excess water with paper towel if necessary.
2. Heat the vegetable oil for deep frying to 170-180C (340-350F).
3. Coat Tofu with Katakuriko (potato starch). Drop into the oil immediately after coating. Deep fry until puffed and lightly golden (about 2 min). Then drain well.
4. Bring Dashi Sauce to a boil.
5. Place the Tofu in a serving bowl, garnish with some toppings of your choice: Daikon Oroshi, chopped green onion, and grated ginger, then pour the Dashi Sauce over it.

Picture:

Source: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3RYp-9MmGwI

Recipe category: Sides