Dragons Head Tofu

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 medium fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps julienned
  • 2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbs. mirin or white wine
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup cooked peas
  • 2 Tbs. thinly sliced green onions

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute mushrooms with sesame oil, garlic, mirin, and salt 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender and fragrant.
  2. 2
    Remove from heat, and stir in tofu.
  3. 3
    Let cool.
  4. 4
    Fill large pot with 1 inch vegetable oil and heat to 350F.
  5. 5
    Mix eggs carrots, peas, and green onions into tofu mixture.
  6. 6
    Gently form golf-ball-size spheres, and drop into heated oil.
  7. 7
    Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until brown, then place on cooling rack to drain.
  8. 8
    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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