Japanese fried tofu

Atsuage can be a delicious plant-based appetizer, but it also makes for a fantastic vegan meat that absorbs flavors like a sponge.

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Silken tofu is lightly dusted with corn starch then fried. Serve in warm dashi broth and garnished with freshly grated ginger, chopped scallions, and shredded bonito flakes.

Agedashi tofu is one of my all time favorite tofu recipes! Made with firm tofu coated in a thin, light and crispy batter and served in a thick umami-rich sauce, you won't know how addictive tofu can be until you try this popular Japanese side dish!

Learn how to make super fluffy tofu puffs (puffed tofu/deep fried tofu) at home completely from scratch with this step-by-step guide!

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Ganmodoki, a traditional Japanese vegan dish, combines hijiki seaweed, shiitake mushrooms, and edamame into fried tofu patties. Originally part of Buddhist cuisine, these crispy, fluffy patties are a testament to the joy of homemade cooking, turning a once-thought luxury into an accessible delight.

One of my favorite Japanese dishes, Agedashi Tofu - Japanese Fried Tofu. A sweet and savory sauce poured over crispy, golden brown tofu.

*Aburaage* is sold premade in Japanese grocery stores, but it's easy to make this twice-fried tofu at home.

Originally created as shojin ryori (Buddhist vegan cuisine), Ganmodoki are delicious Japanese fried tofu patties with hijiki seaweed, shiitake, and edamame. Crispy on the outside yet soft and fluffy inside, freshly made ganmodoki are irresistible! {Vegan Adaptable}