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Japanese-Style Fried Tofu
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Ki P.
November 4, 2023
This sounds great, can't wait to make it. BUT...I am not a fan of having to "join" in order to print out the recipe.
Miles L.
February 25, 2015
replace the honey with Agave Syrup and it will be suitable for vegans as well. my only concern would be the ponzu sauce, which is normally made with dashi and contains bonito (fish) flakes.
Madhuja
February 25, 2015
Thank you for letting me know about the ponzu sauce - I had no idea it had the bonito flakes!
Dario
December 9, 2014
Mirin is not vegetarian, since it contains bonito fish extract.
Dario
December 9, 2014
I'm sorry , I made a mistake. Mirin usually does not contain bonito fish extract. I was thinking of something else. Either way, it is always a good habit to read the list of ingredients on everything. I do sincerely apologize.
mtoliveira
January 10, 2014
This recipe is very good. When I lived in Tokyo i took class to learn how to use tofu, was amazing. One comment though about this recipe, because I am diabetic, I sub the sugar for stevia, is not the same but give a touch of sweetness.
Skinny B.
August 14, 2013
A chinese friend of mine taught me a trick to make tofu absorbs flavor like sponge: freeze your tofu for a few days, then thaw it at room temperature. Then gently squeeze out all the access water from the tofu (trust me you won't break the tofu if you literally squeeze it)!! The freeze thaw process creates little holes in the tofu that makes the texture into sponge-like.
Skinny B.
August 14, 2013
You are very welcome Madhuja. Squeeze the tofu gently though and not to hardly.
Butternut
December 30, 2012
This is so good - my new favorite tofu recipe. Didn't have ponzu, so used half soy sauce and half fresh lime juice to reach 1/4 cup. Also wanted to cut back the sugar, so used a few tablespoons of grade B maple syrup instead of the honey and sugar. The tofu really took on the marinade, even though it only marinated for about a half hour. Heated the marinade to use as a dip for the tofu - delicious. Will be making this one again!
Cinnamin
September 9, 2012
Oooh delish! I am a tofu freak. Like I eat it sprinkled with salt and pepper. This looks and sounds wonderful; and with a dash of sweetness I'm sold! Will it turn out as good if you cannot find mirin?
Madhuja
September 9, 2012
If you cannot find it, how about substituting it in the recipe with 2 tbsp white wine sprinkled with a pinch of sugar? That should do the trick! :)
Let me know how it turned out!
Let me know how it turned out!
Panfusine
August 14, 2012
oooh, the crusty fried surface of the tofu is a delightful reminder of how delicious this dish is!.. Sounds AMAZING!
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