Agedashi Tofu in Spicy Thai Broth
A twist on the classic Japanese dish, agedashi tofu is served in a spicy Thai-inspired broth with intense flavors.
Ingredients
- ●1 block (14 oz) tofu
- ●1 cup agedashi flour
- ●2 cups vegetable oil
- ●4 cloves garlic
- ●2 inches ginger
- ●4 cups chicken broth
- ●2 tbsp fish sauce
- ●2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- ●1 tsp sugar
- ●2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Cut the tofu into small cubes and coat with agedashi flour.
- 2
Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the tofu and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Remove the tofu from the oil and set aside.
- 5
In the same pot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté until fragrant.
- 6
Add the chicken broth, fish sauce, Thai red curry paste, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 8
Add the fried tofu back into the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Stir in the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
- 10
Serve the agedashi tofu in the spicy Thai broth and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.