Age Tofu with Onions
3 servings
15 minutes
Aged Tofu with onions is an exquisite dish of Japanese cuisine that combines the tenderness of tofu with the rich flavor of a fragrant sauce. Traditionally, tofu is fried until golden brown, acquiring an appetizing crispy texture. The uniqueness of this recipe lies in the spicy sauce made from soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame oil that gives the dish a balance of sour-sweet and umami notes. It is complemented by red onion, cilantro, garlic, and fresh ginger, creating a multifaceted flavor profile. In Japan, such dishes are often served in snack bars and family restaurants, enjoying their simplicity and depth of flavor. Aged Tofu pairs excellently with rice or fresh vegetables, making the meal light yet satisfying.
1
Cut the tofu into 2 rectangular pieces.
- Tofu: 200 g
2
Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and coat in flour.
- Tofu: 200 g
- Wheat flour: 40 g
3
Fry the tofu in a heated pan with a large amount of vegetable oil until a golden crust forms.
- Tofu: 200 g
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
4
Place the fried tofu on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Tofu: 200 g
5
Prepare the sauce. Mix together 35 g of soy sauce, 35 g of vegetable oil, and 15 g of lemon juice. Add a few drops of sesame oil for flavor. To the mixture, add finely diced red onion, 2 g of chopped cilantro, and 10 g of sugar. Whisk together.
- Soy sauce: 35 ml
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
- Lemon juice: 15 ml
- Sesame oil: 0.3 teaspoon
- Red onion: 7 g
- Coriander: 2 g
- Sugar: 10 g
6
Add 2 g of grated fresh ginger root and 2 g of grated garlic to the prepared sauce.
- Garlic: 2 g
- Garlic: 2 g
7
Cut 3 cherry tomatoes in half and add to the prepared sauce.
- Cherry tomatoes: 3 pieces