Agedashi Tofu

Small bites to start your meal

Prep:15min | Total:40min

1 block soft tofu

+++ dashi sauce +++
2 Tbsp mirin
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp sake
1 cup dashi

oil for deep-flying
1/2 cup flour
katsuobushi, grated ginger for toppings

LEAVE tofu on the tray covered with paper towels to drain about 10min --- then, Cut into 2-in. cubes

MIX all dashi sauce ingredients in a small pan with law heat...keep warm.

HEAT the oil in a heavy pot, dredge the tofu cubes in the flour and deep-fly tofu until the surface turns light gold -- maybe it takes 5 minutes or so

ARRANGE tofu in a serving bowl, pour the dashi sauce. Top with katsuobushi and grated ginger.