Agedashi Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) block medium-firm tofu
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch or potato starch for coating
• 4 oz daikon
• 1/2 cup of somen tsuyu
• 2 pcs green onion

Directions

1. Cut tofu into 2 by 2 inch pieces, lay on paper towel and allow to dry for 5 minutes.
2. Take tofu and roll in cornstarch until all sides are nicely coated.
3. Deep fry tofu pieces fully submerged once oil reaches 350 degrees, until lightly golden brown. Approximately 2 minutes.
4. Add tsuyu in a shallow bowl, add deep fried tofu on top of the sauce, add grated daikon, and garnish with thinly sliced green onion.

*Daikon: Grate daikon then squeeze out extra liquid; plce on top of tofu.

*Additional garnish: grated ginger, bonito flakes, or thinly sliced nori.