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Crispy Eggplant And Tofu Agedashi In Dashi Broth · Cooking Culmination

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Crispy Eggplant And Tofu Agedashi In Dashi Broth

Name: Crispy Eggplant And Tofu Agedashi In Dashi Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 400 g firm tofu, pressed and cut into 4cm cubes; 2 piece Japanese eggplant, cut into bite-sized chunks; 0.5 cup potato starch, for dusting; 1.5 cup halal dashi stock, made from kombu and bonito flakes; 2 tbsp halal soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp grated daikon radish; 0.5 cup vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Lightly dusted tofu and eggplant fried until crisp, served submerged in a warm, fragrant kombu-bonito savory dashi sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min

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Ingredients

Servings

400 g firm tofupressed and cut into 4cm cubes
2 piece Japanese eggplantcut into bite-sized chunks
120 ml potato starchfor dusting
360 ml halal dashi stockmade from kombu and bonito flakes
2 tbsp halal soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp grated daikon radish
120 ml vegetable oilfor shallow frying

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

fish
gluten
soy

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Agedashi Shallow Frying

Coating soft proteins in delicate starch layers creates a crisp outer shell that absorbs rich broth without losing texture.

Instructions

Step 1: Press tofu cubes gently with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.

Step 2: Combine dashi stock, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan; simmer for 2 minutes then keep warm over low heat.

Step 3: Dust tofu cubes and eggplant chunks lightly and evenly with potato starch right before frying.

Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 175°C (350°F).

Step 5: Fry eggplant chunks for 3 minutes until tender and deep purple; transfer to paper towel-lined plate.

Step 6: Fry coated tofu cubes for 4 minutes, turning gently until light golden and crisp on all sides.

Step 7: Divide crispy tofu and eggplant into individual bowls, pour warm dashi broth around them, and garnish each with grated daikon radish.

Cooking tips

Coat tofu with potato starch immediately before putting into oil so starch does not absorb moisture and become soggy.
Pour broth around sides rather than directly over tofu to maintain top crust crispness.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Japanese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.