Glossary > Agedashi tofu

What is Agedashi tofu?

揚げ出し豆腐 あげだしどうふ / agedashi tofu

Cubes of tofu dusted with starch, deep-fried and served hot in a light dashi broth with grated daikon, ginger and green onion. The outside is soft and the inside is silky.

How to order and eat it

Eat it while hot, with the broth. It is a gentle dish after fried or grilled food.

Dietary notes

Usually contains soy and fish dashi (bonito), so it is often not vegetarian even though it looks like it. The broth often contains soy sauce and mirin.

This is a general description, and recipes vary by shop. If you have an allergy or follow a diet, ask the staff before you order.