Agedashi Tofu with Homemade Dashi and Grated Daikon

Ingredients

• 2 blocks Extra Firm Tofu
• 1 piece Kombu
• 1 cup Bonito Flakes
• 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Mirin
• 0.5 cup Daikon Radish
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 2 stalks Green Onions
• 0.25 cup Cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Press tofu for 30 minutes to remove all moisture, then cut into large cubes.

2. 2

   Prepare dashi by simmering kombu in water, removing before boiling, then adding bonito flakes and straining.

3. 3

   Season dashi with soy sauce and mirin; keep warm.

4. 4

   Grate daikon and ginger finely.

5. 5

   Lightly coat tofu in a thin layer of cornstarch, shaking off excess.

6. 6

   Heat oil to 350F and deep fry tofu until a thin, crisp crust forms.

7. 7

   Drain tofu, place in bowls, pour dashi around the base, and top with daikon, ginger, and scallions.