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Agedashi Tofu
Japanese silken tofu in a light batter, deep-fried until crisp and served in a delicate dashi broth.
Total time
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Asian
vegetarian
Ingredients
400gsilken tofu, cut in cubes
4 tbsppotato starch or cornflour
600mldashi stock
3 tbspmirin
3 tbspsoy sauce
1 tspsugar
500mlvegetable oil for frying
2cmfresh ginger, grated
4spring onions, finely sliced
2 tbspbonito flakes, optional
Instructions
1
Pat tofu cubes very dry with paper towel.
2
Combine dashi, mirin, soy and sugar in a small pan, bring to a simmer.
3
Heat oil to 180C.
4
Dust tofu cubes in potato starch, shaking off excess.
5
Fry tofu in batches 2-3 minutes until pale golden and crisp.
6
Divide between serving bowls, ladle hot broth around the tofu.
7
Top with ginger, spring onions and bonito flakes if using.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
241
Protein
7.6g
Fat
18.6g
Carbs
10.3g
Fiber
0.8g
Sodium
1074mg
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