Agedashi Tofu

• 14 ozsilken tofu, cut in 8 cubes
• 1/2 cuppotato starch
• 1 cupvegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cupdashi
• 2 tbspsoy sauce
• 2 tbspmirin
• 3 tbspdaikon, grated, squeezed
• 1 tspginger, grated
• 1 scallion, sliced
• 2 tbspbonito flakes

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Pat tofu dry on paper towels for 15 min.

2. 2

   Warm dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a small pan 2 min.

3. 3

   Dust the tofu in potato starch. Fry in 350°F oil 4-5 min until crisp and pale gold. Drain.

4. 4

   Set tofu in shallow bowls. Pour hot sauce around, not over, it.

5. 5

   Top with daikon, ginger, scallion, and bonito flakes.