Agedashi Tofu
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Category
Main Course
Cuisine
Modern American
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Author: A Cook Named Matt | Matt Broussard
Ingredients
- 1 quart water
- 4 inch sheet kombu kelp (find online or at your local Asian Market)
- 1 cup bonito flakes (omit for vegetarian version and find online or at your local Asian Market)
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¼ cup Spiceology Maui Wowee Hawaiian Rub
- 1 quart Dashi
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¼ cup garlic
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¼ cup ginger
- Scallion, top half (cut into 1 inch at a bias), set aside as garnish
- Scallion, bottom half (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Rice wine vinegar to taste
- Soy sauce to taste
- Bonito Flakes, set aside as garnish (omit for vegetarian version)
- Rice oil (any oil could work)
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½ cup Spiceology Maui Wowee Hawaiian Rub
- 2 cups potato starch (not flour)
- 1 package medium-firm tofu drained and pressed
For the dashi:
For the Broth
For the fried tofu:
Directions
For the dashi:
- In a medium saucepan, pour in water and add the sheet of kombu kelp
- Bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes
- Remove kombu kelp from water(STOP IF MAKING A VEGETARIAN VERSION)
- Add bonito flakes and bring water to a slow simmer
- Steep bonito flakes in a fine-mesh sieve or wrap in a cheesecloth
- Strain and set to the side.
For the broth:
- Sauté garlic, ginger and scallions in oil until translucent
Sprinkle in Spiceology Maui Wowee and caramelize
- Deglaze the pan with dashi and bring to a simmer
- Remove from heat, season with rice wine vinegar and soy sauce to taste
For the fried tofu:
- Press tofu on a rack between two sheet trays overnight in the fridge
In a mixing bowl, combine Spiceology Maui Wowee with potato or corn starch
- Cut tofu into desired sized pieces
- Dredge tofu in Maui Wowee potato starch mixture
- Heat oil to 325°F
- Add tofu and fry until golden brown crispiness covers the tofu
- Remove tofu and place on a raised wire rack or place on a paper towel to remove excess oil
- Season with salt and Spiceology Maui Wowee.
To plate:
- Grab your favorite shallow bowl
- Using a standard ladle, pour your dashi in the bowl
- Place your tofu into the liquid
- Garnish with the top half of the cut scallions and bonito flakes (optional)
- ENJOY!