Agedashi-esque Tofu

64 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 15 min

“A very simple version of the Japanese sushi accompaniment. Serve with stir fry, rice, goma ae or any oriental meal.” - by SMACPRODUCTIONS

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons cornstarch
oil for frying
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

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Original recipe yields 2 servings

Directions

Cut tofu into 12 cubes. Place cornstarch on a plate or in a shallow bowl and dredge tofu in it, coating thoroughly.
Heat enough oil so that tofu will be half-way submerged. Fry tofu in hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle green onions over tofu and drizzle with hoisin sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
433 cal
22%

Fat
32.4 g
50%

Carbs
22.5 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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CHIGUSA

Jan. 6, 2004

"It's pretty good, but as a Japanese I just could not pour hoisin sauce over the tofu. I guess it's quick and easy that way, but it's so much better with soy sauce, mirin (rice wine), and kelp broth. Y..." See moreou also have to have grated ginger on top of the tofu. Yummy!!"

Kira

Jan. 26, 2004

"YUMMY!! This is exactly like the tofu I get at my favorite asian restaurants! I used it as a replacement for chicken in a stir fry recipe with the following orange ginger glaze: 1 tablespoon c..." See moreornstarch 3/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon minced ginger "

Z

Oct. 8, 2003

"This is just SO good. I cube the tofu then put them between layers of paper towels for a few minutes. This gets the excess water out so there's no splattering when the tofu hits the oil...." See more"

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