Fried tofu (Agedashi tofu) is a Japanese way to serve hot tofu. Silken or firm tofu, cut into cubes, deep fried until golden brown. It is then served in a hot tentsuyu broth (or tempura sauce, you can follow the recipe in the tempura recipe page) and topped with finely chopped negi (a type of green onion) and ginger.
Ingredients- silken or firm tofu - potato starch - green onions - ginger - corn oil to deep fry - tempura sauce (100ml of water, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of soup stock, 1/2 tablespoon of sake)
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Wrap the tofu in paper towels to remove extra water. Leave it wraped for 10-15 min. |
Cut the tofu in cubes (3x3cm). Put the starch in a plate and cover the tofu with it. |
In a pan warm the oil. Deep fry the tofu cubes until they are brown-gold on all the sides. Turn them gently without braking them. |
Let the cubes dry extra oil for few mins. |
Make the tempura sauce in a pan and boil it: 100ml of water, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of soup stock, 1/2 tablespoon of sake. |
Mix the potato starch with 2 tablespoon of water and when the sauce is boiling add it in the pan, turn off the fire. |
Cut the green onions and grind the ginger. Just before to eat it pour the sauce on the top. |
Then add the ginger and the green onions to decorate it. Serve warm. |
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