Ganmodoki

Name: Ganmodoki (Deep-Fried Tofu Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes: 10
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: soy sauce, to serve; a large pinch of sea salt; 3 cups (750 ml) sunflower oil, for deep-frying; 680 g (1 lb 8 oz) firm tofu; 20 g (¾ oz) dried shiitake mushrooms, or 40 g (1½ oz) fresh shiitake, stalks removed and thinly sliced; freshly grated ginger, to serve; 1 tablespoon sake; 20 g (¾ oz) dried shiitake mushrooms, or 40 g (1½ oz) fresh shiitake, stalks removed and thinly sliced; 40 g (1½ oz) carrots, cut into thin matchsticks; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 40 g (1½ oz) snow peas (mangetout), thinly sliced; 40 g (1½ oz) snow peas (mangetout), thinly sliced

Deep-Fried Tofu Cake

Preparation info

Makes:
10

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Japanese Food Made Easy

By Aya Nishimura

Published 2020

About

In Japan, we have specialised tofu shops where you can buy fresh tofu in water, which is similar to buying freshly made mozzarella from a proper Italian deli.

Ingredients

Fresh

680 g (1 lb 8 oz) firm tofu
2

Asia
Japan
Snack
Vegetarian

Method

Place the tofu on a baking tray and top with another tray with a 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) weight on top. Le