Published Dec 02, 2020 Updated Aug 26, 2024
Agedashi Tofu Recipe
What is agedashi tofu? Age tofu is one of the most popular Japanese recipes. Agedashi tofu is an appetizer of deep fried tofu in a sweet and savory sauce. The tofu is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The sauce it comes with is made from a special Japanese fish-based savory broth called dashi, the building block of Japanese cuisine. It’s a favorite starter at Japanese izakaya restaurants. And the best part? It’s not just delicious, it’s also good for you as it’s super healthy.
Ingredients
This easy recipe for agedashi tofu calls for very simple ingredients:
Tofu Dashi broth Soy sauce Cooking sake Mirin
The sweet tentsuyu broth is iconic in Japanese cooking. It’s the soul of many Japanese dishes. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Agedashi Tofu
Cooking Tips
Here are expert tips for making the best Agedashi Tofu, just like the ones served at your favorite Japanese restaurants:
Choose the right tofu. For beginners, I recommend using firm tofu for easy handling. The texture of firm tofu makes it easier to deep-fry and maintain its shape and texture. Pat dry the tofu with paper towels. Before deep-frying, make sure to pat dry the tofu cubes with paper towels to remove any excess water. This will facilitate deep-frying and minimize oil splattering. Make the dashi ahead of time. Dashi is used to make the sweet and savory agedashi tofu sauce. You can make it in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
What To Serve With This Recipe
Serve this dish with other Japanese dishes (such as green tea rice). For a healthy Japanese meal at home, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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