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

Preparation info

Makes:
10

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Japanese Food Made Easy

By Aya Nishimura

Published 2020

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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.