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Crispy and Fragrant Thick-Fried Tofu with Sweet and Spicy Glaze

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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
Allergens
soybeansesame

Directions

20 min
  1. 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. 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. 3

    Add the ★ seasonings (2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sugar) and toss everything together until well coated.

  4. 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