Tofu Poke

Name: Tofu Poke
Ingredients: Oil, for deep frying; 1 pound firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; Cornstarch, for dredging; 1 -ounce shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 2 ounces tomato, diced; 2 ounces cucumber, diced; 1 -ounce bean sprouts; 1/4 cup furikake; Poke Sauce, recipe follows

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Oil, for deep frying
1 pound firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Cornstarch, for dredging
1 -ounce shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 ounces tomato, diced
2 ounces cucumber, diced
1 -ounce bean sprouts
1/4 cup furikake
Poke Sauce, recipe follows

Directions

1

Preheat oil in either a large Dutch oven or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
2

Dredge cubed tofu in cornstarch and deep-fry in preheated oil until golden brown.
3

Drain on paper towels until ready to use.
4

Toss fried tofu and vegetables in a mixing bowl with the Poke Sauce.
5

2 1/2 cups sugar
6

1 cup soy sauce
7

1/2 cup sesame oil
8

Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until sugar has dissolved.