Bacon and Bonito Cold Tofu

This bacon and bonito cold tofu is so good it will convert anyone who is skeptical about tofu. Whenever I hear someone say they don’t like tofu, I know they’ve never tried this dish. There are various type of tofu, but my favourite is the silken variety. Yes, there is firm tofu, but it just […]

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Takoyaki-Style Tofu Puffs

Tofu puffs are one of my favourite forms of tofu so I’m always trying to work them into another meal. These ones are light and fluffy because they are almost hollow, not the dense firm tofu that is more common. In this recipe, I’ve treated them like one of my other favourite Japanese foods – […]

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Agedashi Tofu – Deep-Fried Tofu with Amber Sauce

Agedashi Tofu

Agedashi tofu is a deliciously light tofu dish where pieces of silken tofu are dredged in potato starch before being deep fried. When it is served with the amber sauce, the fried crust turns a bit gooey and chewy, but in an amazingly toothsome way. The slightly biting flavour of the daikon nicely complements the sweet […]

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Tofu Dengaku – Grilled Miso Tofu

Tofu Dengaku

Tofu Dengaku is a tasty meatless dish where steaks of firm “cotton” tofu are topped with a flavoured miso paste and then grilled. Two teaspoons of sesame oil can be used in place of the tahini, but I find the oil makes the miso topping a bit too runny. The miso mixture a bit salty, but remember that […]

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Crispy Tofu

Tofu is healthy and delicious, but sometimes it can be difficult to find  a good recipe that doesn’t just drown it in sauce. Here’s a fast and easy way to add loads of flavour and texture!   Crispy Tofu   Author: Kiku Corner Recipe type: Appetizer Cuisine: Japanese Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: […]

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