Agedashi Tofu 아게다시두부 Recipe
Deep fried tofu topped with fish flakes and nori with sauce
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Ingredients
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Tofu Preparation
Dashi Sauce
Garnish
Method
Tofu Preparation
- 1
Press the Tofu
Wrap the firm tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top to press out excess moisture. Let it sit for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Cut the Tofu
After pressing, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- 3
Coat with Cornstarch
Place cornstarch in a shallow dish and roll each tofu cube in the cornstarch until fully coated.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Tofu
Carefully add the tofu cubes to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Dashi Sauce
- 6
Prepare the Dashi Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, and mirin. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat after 5 minutes.
Garnish
- 7
Assemble the Dish
Place the fried tofu cubes on a serving plate. Drizzle the dashi sauce over the tofu.
- 8
Add Garnishes
Sprinkle bonito flakes, shredded nori, and chopped green onions on top of the tofu for garnish.
