Name: Fried tofu with daikon and ginger
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 gram (1¼ pounds) firm tofu; 1/3 cup (50g) plain (all-purpose) flour; 2 eggs, beaten lightly; 1/3 cup (50g) black sesame seeds; 1/3 cup (50g) white sesame seeds; vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1/3 cup (80ml) primary dashi stock; 1 teaspoon mirin; 1 tablespoon japanese soy sauce; 120 gram (4 ounces) daikon, grated finely; 2 centimetre (¾ inch) piece fresh ginger (10g), grated

Fried tofu with daikon and ginger

If you like, you can add dried smoked bonito flakes to the sesame seeds or try coating the tofu with Japanese breadcrumbs instead.

Ingredients

600 gram (1¼ pounds) firm tofu

1/3 cup (50g) plain (all-purpose) flour

2 eggs, beaten lightly

1/3 cup (50g) black sesame seeds

1/3 cup (50g) white sesame seeds

vegetable oil, for deep-frying

1/3 cup (80ml) primary dashi stock

1 teaspoon mirin

1 tablespoon japanese soy sauce

120 gram (4 ounces) daikon, grated finely

2 centimetre (¾ inch) piece fresh ginger (10g), grated

Method

1.Press tofu between two chopping boards with weight on top, raise one end; stand 25 minutes.

2.Cut tofu into 2.5cm (1-inch) cubes; toss in flour, shake off excess. Dip tofu in egg, then in combined seeds to coat.

3.Heat oil in medium saucepan; deep-fry tofu, in batches, until browned lightly all over. Drain on absorbent paper.

4.Meanwhile, to make sauce, stir stock, mirin and soy sauce in small saucepan until heated through.

5.Serve tofu with warm sauce and topped with daikon and ginger.

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