Our number 1 pick for this dishAgedashi Tofu (Video) 揚げ出し豆腐
Crispy deep-fried tofu cubes served in a savory umami sauce with grated daikon and fresh ginger.
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The best agedashi tofu recipes
Agedashi tofu is the elegant fried-tofu starter: soft tofu lightly coated in potato starch, fried until just crisp, then bathed in a warm dashi broth. The contrast of delicate crust and silky interior is the whole point, and the best recipes handle the tofu gently to keep it intact.
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Common questions about agedashi tofu
What is agedashi tofu?
Agedashi tofu is soft tofu dusted in potato or corn starch, deep-fried until lightly crisp, and served in a warm dashi-soy-mirin broth, often garnished with grated daikon, ginger and spring onion.
What tofu should I use?
Soft or silken tofu gives the signature custardy interior, but it must be drained well and handled carefully so it holds together during frying. Medium-firm tofu is a more forgiving option.
How do you keep the coating crisp?
The tofu is fried just before serving and the hot broth is poured around it rather than over it, so the delicate starch crust stays crisp for as long as possible.