A bowl with a rectangular block of tofu in broth, topped with orange fish roe, sea urchin, pink garnish, and shredded seaweed.

Agedashi Tofu

Serves 4
Total Time 35 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

Agedashi Broth: 
2 cups dashi 
3 tablespoons Kikkoman Kotteri Mirin® 
3 tablespoons Kikkoman®️ Soy Sauce  

Tofu Dredge:
1 cup sweet potato flour 
1 cup all-purpose flour 
½ cup corn starch 
1 medium soft tofu 
2 teaspoons grated breakfast or red radish 
½ teaspoon grated ginger 
1 tablespoon marinated ikura (salmon roe)
2 lobes of uni 
⅓ teaspoon wasabi oil 

Directions

  1. To prepare the Agedashi Broth, combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Keep the broth hot until time to serve.  
  2. To prepare the tofu, make the dredge by combining all of the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, cut the tofu into 6 squares, coat generously with the dredge. In a medium saucepot fill ⅔ with fryer oil, heat the oil up 325° F, gently place the dredged tofu into the hot oil and fry until golden. Remove the tofu from the oil and let dry on a rack.  
  3. To assemble the dish, in a medium bowl, place 3 pieces of fried tofu, top the tofu with the grated ginger and radish, then top with the ikura and fresh uni. Gently pour ⅔ cup of hot broth down the side of the bowl and drop ⅓ teaspoon of wasabi oil on to the broth. Serve the dish hot.  

Recipe created in partnership with Chef Ray Hayashi & Chef Cynthia Hetlinger of RYLA 

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