Agedashi Tofu

You’ll be amazed at how simple and fast this dish is! Restaurant quality flavor is extremely easy to achieve with this recipe. Do yourself a favor and double the recipe ;)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package medium firm tofu

• 1/2 cup corn starch or potato starch

• Oil for frying

BROTH

• 1 cup dashi broth, or chicken broth or vegetable broth

• 2 tablespoon soy sauce

• 2 tbsp mirin

GARNISH

• 2 scallions chopped finely

• 3 tbsp fried bonito fish flakes

• Grated daikon radish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients for sauce in a sauce pan. bring to boil then remove from heat and set aside

2. Remove tofu from package, drain excess water

3. Wrap tofu in 3 paper towels and set on plate for at least 10 minutes

4. Discard paper towels

5. Cut tofu into desired sizes 

6. Heat oil for frying to 325°

7. Coat tofu in starch and gently dust off excess 

8. Carefully lower the tofu into the hot oil and fry 2 minutes per side

9. Shake off excess oil and plate tofu in a deep dish or bowl

10. Garnish with fish flakes and scallion. Gently pour broth into the bowl. Enjoy!