Crispy Tofu Bites
ingredients
- 453 grams medium firm tofu
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 6 grams ginger
- 6 grams garlic (grated)
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tbs soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Scallion green (garnish)
steps
- Drain the tofu on a wire rack for at least one hour.
- Set the tofu on a few layers of paper towels and cut it into 9 cubes.
- Sprinkle them evenly on all sides with the salt.
- Grate ginger into a pan and then gather up the pulp and squeeze out as much juice as you can in to the pan. Discard the pulp .
- Add the grated garlic, mirin, soy sauce, and black pepper to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue boiling until the sauce just starts to thicken and it no longer smells like alcohol (about a minute after it comes to a full boil). Transfer the sauce to a bowl and set aside.
- To fry the tofu, heat 2-inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot until it reaches 360 degrees F (180 C). Pat the tofu dry on all sides with fresh paper towels and carefully lower the tofu into the hot oil using tongs.
- Fry the tofu undisturbed for about 5-6 minutes or until you’re able to pull the tofu away from the bottom of the pot without breaking it. Flip the tofu over and let it continue frying for another 5-6 minutes or until it’s golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the hot tofu straight into the bowl with the sauce and sprinkle on the sesame seeds. Toss to coat the tofu with glaze and then transfer the tofu to a serving plate.
- Garnish with more sesame seeds, black pepper, and chopped scallion greens.