Agedashi Tofu Baked In Toaster Oven Food

AGEDASHI TOFU BAKED IN TOASTER OVEN

Steps:

• Place a block of tofu in a bowl and put a heavy weight on top for a few hours to drain water.
• Line a toaster oven pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray oil. Preheat the oven toaster to 450°F/225°C.
• Dice tofu into large chunks and coat them with potato starch.
• Bake tofu in the toaster oven for about 20 minutes until they are lightly browned.
• In a meantime, heat 1 1/2 cups of water in a small pan.
• Peel and grate daikon radish and ginger separately. Thinly slice green onions.
• Add tamari, dashi, sake (if using), and ginger to the hot water in the pan and stir. Reduce heat.
• In a small bowl, add 2 tsp of potato starch and 2 Tbsp of water and mix well to dissolve the starch.
• Add the starch mixture to the pan and stir. Turn off the heat.
• In a dish, place baked tofu and top with grated radish, green onions, and nanami togarashi (if using).
• Pour the soup. Infuse love and serve immediately.

JAPANESE AGEDASHI TOFU

Steps:

• Place the block of tofu between sheets of paper towels. Set a plate on top; add a 3- to 5-pound weight to the plate. Press tofu for 15 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
• Meanwhile, combine water, soy sauce, mirin, and dashi in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Remove weight, plate, and paper towels. Cut tofu into 3/4-inch cubes. Place flour in a bowl and lightly coat tofu with flour.
• Heat oil in a heavy pot and fry tofu until golden-brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Fry in batches if necessary so as not to overcrowd the pot. Place fried tofu in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Sprinkle with green onions.

BAKED ITALIAN STYLE TOFU (TOASTER OVEN)

Steps:

• Preheat the toaster oven to 350'F
• Line your toaster oven pan with tin foil and spray generously with coconut oil. I use coconut because it doesn't go rancid like other oils when they are heated.
• Open the tofu packages and drain.
• Break the egg in a shallow dish and beat it until combined.
• Put the bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
• Cut each of the tofu blocks in half the long way. This will give you 4 blocks total. If you like it thinner cut them into 3 so you have 6 pieces.
• Dip in the egg, then the bread crumbs. Salt and pepper the tops.
• Place on the prepared pan and spray each piece with oil generously.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check them periodically to make sure they aren't burning.
• Serve with your favourite spaghetti sauce and pasta. You can even make them into a sandwich with toppings. This is very versatile.
• Bon Appetit!