Vegan Tofu Karaage Recipe
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A vegan take on Japanese karaage using crispy double-fried tofu seasoned with soy, sake, and mirin. Golden and crunchy outside, tender inside, served with lemon and vegan mayo for an umami-rich bite. No one will guess it's plant-based.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 1 block medium tofu
- Neutral oil for deep frying
- About 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- About 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons cooking sake
- 2 teaspoons mirin
- 4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger, including juice
- 2 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Sprigs of parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Vegan mayo
- Ziplock bag or large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowls
- Deep pot or pan
- Fryer strainer
- Wire rack for cooling
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 2930M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 48h 30m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 261mg
- Total sugar
- 1g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 114mg
- Calcium
- 144mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 2910M
- SODIUM
- 261MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.