Recipe courtesy of Sam Choy
Tofu Poke
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 20 min
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
- Preheat oil in either a large Dutch oven or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Dredge cubed tofu in cornstarch and deep-fry in preheated oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels until ready to use. Toss fried tofu and vegetables in a mixing bowl with the Poke Sauce.
Poke Sauce:
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sesame oil
- Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until sugar has dissolved.