I first bought Crispy Tofu Balls as I expected they are same as a Japanese food called ‘Ganmodoki’ (Deep-fried Tofu Patties). Unfortunately what I bought were similar to Fried Fishballs but I loved them. Today I cooked the Crispy Tofu Balls just like I cook ‘Ganmodoki’. From now on, I will stock the Crispy Tofu Balls in my freezer.

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Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

500g Crispy Tofu Balls *Vegan type OR Surimi type, frozen is OK

Soup
2 cups Dashi Stock *OR 1 cup Water & 1 teaspoon Dashi Powder
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 tablespoon Mirin
2 teaspoons Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt *alter the amount to suit your taste

Method

1. Place all the Soup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
2. Add Crispy Tofu Balls, bring back to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, moving the Tofu Balls occasionally, so that they get seasoned evenly.
3. Set aside for a while and allow the Tofu Balls cool in the soup, so that they will taste better. *Note: Heat them before serving if required.