Agedashi Tofu

Name: Agedashi Tofu
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces, or 340 g) soft tofu; Canola oil, for frying; 1 pinch salt; 2½ tablespoons soy sauce; 2½ tablespoons mirin; ½ teaspoon dashi powder; ½ teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1 teaspoon potato starch; ¼ cup (40 g) grated daikon radish, drained; 2 green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced; ¼ cup (3 g) bonito flakes; Steamed rice

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Anime Café

By Nadine Estero

Published 2024

About

This is the favorite dish of Iwaizumi, vice captain of the volleyball team. Haikyuu! meals show variety in terms of nutrition, emphasizing the importance of food in relation to recovery from practice, and tofu is packed with protein. The agedashi tofu is soft with a fried crispy exterior and served with a sweet and salty sauce.

Ingredients

Fried Tofu

1 package (12 ounces, or 340 g) soft tofu
Canola oil

Asia
Japan
Side dish
Vegetarian

Method

Steps

To prepare the tofu for the fried tofu: Cut the tofu into 1½-inch (4 cm) cubes. Set the cubes on top of a few paper towels, cover with another paper towel, and, taking care not to break the tofu, lightly press down (see Note). Leave the tofu to drain while you make the sauce.
To make the sauce:</