Agedashi Tofu

Agedashi dofu is common tofu dish served in dashi sauce. Many Japanese restaurants in foreign countries serve this dish. It's simple and very tasty. Enjoy!

Yield: 2 servings
Time: 15 minutes

 Ingredients

• 1 package of tofu (cut into 8 pieces)
  
• 1/8 cup green onions (chopped)
  
• 1/8 cup daikon (grated, optional)
  

Spices 

• 1 cup dashi soup or 1 tsp hondashi in 1 cup water
  
• 1 tbsp mirin
  
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
  
• 1 tbsp katakuriko (for tofu)
  
• 1 tsp katakuriko mixed with 1 tbsp water (for sauce)
  

Preparation

1. Sprinkle katakuriko on tofu
   
2. Heat 1/4 inch oil in the frying pan then fry each side of tofu until golden brown
3. Remove oil with paper towel
4. Boil dashi, mirin, sake, soy sauce in a sauce pan, then add katakuriko (in water) and mix until it is sticky
5. Serve tofu in a bowl then add sauce, and sprinkle green onion on the tofu
6. Add daikon on top if you like