Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsUchi ScottsdaleCrispy Tofu Recipe

Crispy Tofu Recipe

Inspired by Uchi Scottsdale
Time50m
Serves4

inari, avocado, red kosho

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Ingredients

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Tofu Preparation

Inari Preparation

Avocado Preparation

Red Kosho Preparation

Method

Tofu Preparation

  1. 1

    Drain and Press Tofu

    Start by draining the firm tofu and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel. Place a heavy object on top to press out excess moisture for about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cut Tofu

    After pressing, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes (about 1 inch).

  3. 3

    Coat Tofu

    In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch and salt until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Fry Tofu

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the tofu cubes and fry them until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Inari Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Sushi Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.

  2. 6

    Season Sushi Rice

    In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour over the warm sushi rice and fold gently to combine.

  3. 7

    Stuff Inari Wraps

    Gently open each inari sushi wrap and fill with about 2 tablespoons of the seasoned sushi rice. Press lightly to ensure the rice stays inside.

Avocado Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare Avocado

    Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.

  2. 9

    Mash Avocado

    Add lime juice and a pinch of salt to the avocado. Mash with a fork until you achieve a creamy consistency.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Arrange the crispy tofu on a serving plate alongside the stuffed inari sushi wraps. Add a dollop of the mashed avocado and serve with red kosho on the side.

  2. 11

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious crispy tofu with inari, avocado, and red kosho!

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