Japanese-Style Agedashi Tofu
Crispy fried tofu in a savory broth, a classic Japanese comfort food.
Ingredients
- ●1 block (14 oz) Tofu
- ●1/4 cup Cornstarch
- ●2 cups Vegetable oil
- ●1/4 cup Soy sauce
- ●2 tablespoons Mirin
- ●2 tablespoons Sake
- ●4 pieces Kombu
- ●4 pieces Katsuobushi
- ●1/4 cup Green onions
- ●1/4 cup Grated daikon
Instructions
- 1
Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
In a shallow dish, mix together the cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Dredge the tofu cubes in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Fry the tofu cubes until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6
Remove the tofu from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 7
In a separate pot, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, kombu, and katsuobushi.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.
- 9
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot.
- 10
Add the fried tofu to the broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 11
Garnish with green onions and grated daikon.
- 12
Serve hot.