Deep-fried Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 large cakes soft tofu
• 1/2 c. low-gluten flour
• 1/2 c. Chinese white radish (daikon) puree
• 1 T. ginger root puree
• 2 T. chopped green onion

A.

• 1/4 c. mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 1 c. dashi

Directions

Trim off the hard edges from the tofu(illus. 1) and cut each cake into 4 pieces(illus.2). Dredge each piece in flour (illus.3) Heat a frying pan or wok and add 3 cups oil. Heat until somewahat under smoking. Fry the tofu over high heat about 1 minute, until it is golden brown on the outside but still tender inside. Remove from oil.

Place the white radish puree, ginger root puree, and chopped green onion on top of the fried tofu. Bring A. to a boil, pour over the top, and serve.