Agedashi tofu is a traditional Japanese dish made by deep frying tofu coated with potato starch or flour and served in a dashi broth which usually involves fish to enhance the umami flavour. The warm …
Mashed Tofu Salad (Shiraae)
Mashed tofu salad (Shiraae in Japanese) is one of the most traditional salads in Japan. Simmered vegetables are coated with mashed tofu which is seasoned with miso, tahini, sugar, soy sauce, and salt. It’s sweet …
Vegan Deep Fried Tofu with Sweet Miso Sauce and Peanuts (Miso Peanut Karaage)
Karaage is one of the most popular dishes in Japanese home cooking. They are typically made with chicken thigh flavoured with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then coated with flour or potato starch and deep …
Deep Fried Tofu Balls (Ganmodoki)
Do you happen to have some tofu in the fridge? Are you a bit interested in Zen cooking? If so, this is the perfect dish to try Zen cooking for the first time because Ganmodoki …
Deep Fried Lotus Root (Renkon Kraage)
This deep fried lotus root also known as Renkon Karaage is crispy outside and a bit crunchy but soft inside. Lotus root is quite popular and common ingredient in Japanese cuisine. It is normally used …