Age Dashi Tofu Recipe
Delicately fried tofu with ginger and scallion ponzu.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Age Dashi Tofu
Method
Cooking Directions for Age Dashi Tofu
- 1
Prepare the Tofu
Drain the tofu and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel. Place a weight on top to press out excess moisture for about 15 minutes. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
Coat the Tofu
In a shallow bowl, spread the cornstarch. Lightly coat each tofu cube with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Ponzu Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, dashi stock, grated ginger, and salt. Heat over low heat until warmed through, then remove from heat.
- 5
Serve
Place the fried tofu cubes on a serving plate. Drizzle the ponzu sauce over the tofu and garnish with finely chopped scallions. Serve warm.
