Eggs & tofu · fried
Atsuage
Also called thick fried tofu, nama-age
Thick block tofu deep-fried until golden outside and soft inside; grilled, simmered in oden and nimono, or stir-fried.
- A kind of Fried tofu
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodExtra-firm tofu
Denser; fry it yourself.
- T2 · GoodFirm tofu
Fry it yourself for the golden skin.
- T2 · GoodTofu puffs
Airier and spongier.
- T3 · In a pinchAburaage
Thin and all skin; no soft centre.
- T3 · In a pinchPressed tofu
Dense and chewy; no fried skin.
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