agedashi tofu

Japan · East Asia

Short description: Agedashi tofu is a fried tofu dish served in a light savory sauce.
Ingredients: Fried starch-coated tofu with dashi, soy sauce, mirin, grated daikon, scallions, and bonito flakes.
Cultural note: It is often served as a small plate, where the crisp exterior softens as it absorbs the warm sauce.
Common misconception: It is not deep-fried plain tofu alone; the dashi-based sauce and grated toppings are part of the dish.

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