Today I introduce you to “Fried Tofu” which is called “Gan-Modoki” in Japanese.
I am sure this is going to be your new healthy delicious tofu dish!! During the cooking preparation I process the tofu, so it has a very soft and silken texture. The seasonings are soy sauce, ginger and salt so it is incredibly flavorful. Therefore, this tofu dish even makes people who don’t like tofu very much enjoy it because they don’t think it is made from tofu!
The recipe is:
Drain tofu, smooth the tofu with a food processor, mix with vegetables and seasonings, and fry.
*Detailed and visual instructions can be found in the recipe PDF: Yummy & Fluffy Fried Tofu
You can enjoy the fresh and hot fried tofu itself. Also it is great to simmer it in chicken soup with some vegetables!
To store, place the fried tofu in a plastic bag and keep in the freezer.
Please do not drain the used oil in the sink. Put some kitchen papers in a can or a jar which you don’t need and pour the cooled used oil in. Throw it out as regular garbage.
Ingredients (12 balls)
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1 pack (14 oz.) Extra Firm Tofu
1 small Carrot
4 Mushrooms (any kind)
1 tsp. Grated Ginger
1 tsp. Soy Sauce REDUCED SODIUM [Gluten Free] (Organic)
1 tsp. Salt
1 Egg
1 Tbsp. Cooking Sake
2 Tbsp. Corn Starch
Vegetable Oil for frying
*Detailed and visual instructions can be found in the recipe PDF: Yummy & Fluffy Fried Tofu
January 17, 2018 at 12:20 pm
Wow sounds delicious
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January 17, 2018 at 12:47 pm
Thank you! Yes, it is very delicious itself and also is incredibly tasty in chicken soup!!
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January 18, 2018 at 2:51 am
Looks great..never heard and tried fried version..really liked the idea of using in various dishes.
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January 18, 2018 at 12:38 pm
Thank you!! Yes, this is actually not a popular main dish in Japanese cuisine. We can buy as-made fried tofu at any supermarkets easily and usually simmer it in soup. But when I make from scratch, it’s is going to be a very delicious main dish 🙂
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January 18, 2018 at 3:23 pm
Agree!! I love to make my own version as well. In my stir fry dishes and Thai Dishes I would like to seasoned them with sriracha or cayenne pepper powder. It really makes a difference rather than buying from supermarkets…I guess we are so particular n clear what we want!!!:)
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January 18, 2018 at 4:44 pm
Your seasoning for the stir fry sounds very delicious!! 🙂
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January 19, 2018 at 12:48 pm
Yes it is. But if you like spicy food like me…:) go for it..
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January 18, 2018 at 3:46 pm
This sounds interesting – a bit like halwa maybe?
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January 18, 2018 at 4:50 pm
Thank you!! I am not familiar with halwa so I can’t tell but if those are similar, halwa is definitely delish too 🙂
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