I know it’s a strong word but people really do proclaim to “hate” tofu. My hope is that this recipe for the popular Japanese dish agedashi tofu will make you see (and taste) tofu in a different light. Serves 4 as an entree.
Dressing and mushrooms
20 g | Shiitake mushrooms, dried and sliced (Main) |
2 cups | Water, boiling |
1 tsp | Fresh ginger, minced |
2 Tbsp | Soy sauce, use a good quality soy sauce |
1 Tbsp | Mirin, or sugar |
1 tsp | Sesame oil |
Agedashi tofu
300 g | Tofu, use silken tofu, cut into 3cm cubes (Main) |
¼ cup | Cornflour |
1 ½ Tbsp | White sesame seeds |
1 ½ Tbsp | Black sesame seeds |
3 Tbsp | Oil |