

This is Kaihachi's hall of fame recipe! Crispy outside and juicy inside - the sweet and spicy thick-fried tofu is absolutely amazing! ♪
Ingredients
2 servings- Thick-fried tofu (atsuage)1 bag
- Potato starchto taste
- Sesame seedsa pinch
- ★Soy sauce2 tbsp
- ★Mirin1 tbsp
- ★Sugar1 tbsp
Directions
20 min- 1
Blanch 1 bag of thick-fried tofu in boiling water to remove excess oil, cut into 8 pieces, pat dry, and coat with potato starch to taste.
- 2
Heat plenty of oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook all sides of the tofu until golden brown and crispy.
- 3
Add the ★ seasonings (2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sugar) and toss everything together until well coated.
- 4
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish.
Tips
For a sweeter taste, use more sugar. Firm tofu works best. Cooking all sides thoroughly will give you a crispy texture.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories280 kcal
- Protein16 g
- Fat18 g
- Carbs12 g
- Sodium2.2 g


This is Kaihachi's hall of fame recipe! Crispy outside and juicy inside - the sweet and spicy thick-fried tofu is absolutely amazing! ♪
Ingredients
2 servings- Thick-fried tofu (atsuage)1 bag
- Potato starchto taste
- Sesame seedsa pinch
- ★Soy sauce2 tbsp
- ★Mirin1 tbsp
- ★Sugar1 tbsp
Directions
20 min- 1
Blanch 1 bag of thick-fried tofu in boiling water to remove excess oil, cut into 8 pieces, pat dry, and coat with potato starch to taste.
- 2
Heat plenty of oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook all sides of the tofu until golden brown and crispy.
- 3
Add the ★ seasonings (2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sugar) and toss everything together until well coated.
- 4
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories280 kcal
- Protein16 g
- Fat18 g
- Carbs12 g
- Sodium2.2 g
Tips
For a sweeter taste, use more sugar. Firm tofu works best. Cooking all sides thoroughly will give you a crispy texture.
