Japanese: Agedashi Tofu

Recipe by Paul Young <info@cooking-with-paul.com>

(serves 5-6)

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon dashi powder
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 7 oz fried tofu (about 20 cubes)*
• ¼ cup fresh ginger, grated
• 3 stalks scallions, finely chopped (green part only)
• Bonito flakes (for garnish)

Procedure:

1. Make the sauce: combine dashi powder, water, mirin, soy sauce, stir well
2. Warm fried tofu in microwave for about 1-2 minutes
3. Transfer tofu to serving bowls
4. Pour some sauce over tofu
5. Sprinkle ginger and scallions on top
6. Garnish with bonito flakes

*Optional: You can fry your own tofu in oil (coconut or canola preferred). Drain a block of firm tofu in a colander for 30 minutes, then cut into 12 pieces. Dust with cornstarch, then deep fry until light brown (about 2 minutes, turning once). Drain on paper towels before serving.