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Make With Frozen Tofu - Like Meat! Japanese Fried Tofu (Karaage) - Recipe Video

A simple and easy to understand recipe video shows how to make Make With Frozen Tofu - Like Meat! Japanese Fried Tofu (Karaage).
How about a Japanese fried tofu (karaage) that is like real meat? Since it's tofu, this dish can save money and protect your finances. By freezing tofu once, the moisture is removed and the texture becomes meaty. If you have leftover tofu, please freeze it and make use of it. It's so delicious, so you should definitely give it a try!
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Cook time

200 minutes

Ingredients
2 servings

  • Silk tofu
    350 g
  • (A)Soy sauce
    2 tbsp
  • (A)Sake
    2 tbsp
  • (A)Sugar
    1 tsp
  • (A)Grated ginger
    1/2 tsp
  • (A)Grated garlic
    1/2 tsp
  • Starch
    3 tbsp
  • Frying oil
    as needed
  • Garnish
  • Lemon
    as needed
  • Parsley
    as needed

How to make

  1. 1. Cut silk tofu into bite-sized pieces. Freeze in the freezer for about 2 hours, then place in refrigerator to thaw.
  2. 2. Place Step 1 on top of a paper towel and gently press it with your hands to remove the liquid.
  3. 3. Mix (A) in a bowl, add Step 2, and marinate for about 15 minutes.
  4. 4. Lightly squeeze out the liquid and coat it with starch.
  5. 5. Pour 1-inch depth of frying oil into a pot, heat to 180℃ (360°F), and add Step 3. Deep-fry for about 3 minutes until the surface turns golden brown, then drain the oil.
  6. 6. Arrange it on a plate, serve with garnish, and it's ready.

Tips for cooking

Please adjust the seasoning to your liking. The finished texture will change, but you can substitute firm tofu for silk tofu.

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