- Stir together ingredients for dipping sauce. Set aside.
- Press tofu gently between paper towels to remove excess liquid. Place in a bowl and coat in ½ of the Kara-Áge coating mix. Set aside.
- Heat ½-inch of oil in a deep frying pan to 350ºF. Once oil is hot, coat tofu in remaining Kara-Áge mix and place into hot oil, leaving space in between each piece. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until crisp and golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess oil.
- Serve tofu warm with lime wedges and dipping sauce.
Fried Kara-Áge Tofu
Yield
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
4 minutes
Total Time
14 minutes
kikkoman products used:
ingredients
14 ounces extra firm tofu, cubed into 2-inch pieces
½ + ½ package (3 ounces) Kikkoman® Kara-Áge
Vegetable oil
For Dipping Sauce
½ cup Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon minced garlic
For Serving
Lime wedges
directions
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