Tofu Fingers in Creamy Dip Recipe
AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning MixIngredients
Tofu Mixture:
- 2 cups (420g) Tokwa, mashed
- 1 Tbsp. (2g) Baking powder
- 3/4 cup (105g) All-purpose flour
- 1 pc. (50g) Egg, beaten
- 1 Tbsp. (15ml) Sesame oil
- 1/2 pack (4g) AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix
- 2 cups (500ml) Cooking oil
- 1/4 cup (35g) All-purpose flour
- 1 pc. (50g) Egg, beaten
- 1 cup (57g) Japanese Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (118g) All-purpose cream
- 2 1/2 Tbsps. (40g) Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsps. (27g) Onion, white, minced
- 1 Tbsp. (15ml) Water, filtered
- 2 Tbsps. (5g) Parsley, fresh, minced
- 1/2 pack (4g) AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix
Procedure
- MIX & SEASON. To prepare tofu mixture, combine mashed tofu, baking powder, flour, egg and sesame oil, and AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix in a bowl. Mix well.
- SHAPE & COAT. Form tofu mixture into fingers. Dredge with flour, dip in beaten eggs and then roll in breadcrumbs.
- DEEP-FRY. In a pan, heat oil. Deep-fry tofu fingers until golden brown. Drain oil using strainer or colander. Set aside.
- MIX. To prepare dip, combine all-purpose cream, mayonnaise, onions, water, parsley and 1/2 pack of AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning Mix. Mix well until smooth.
- SERVE. Place Tofu Fingers on a platter and serve hot together with the creamy dip. Enjoy!
Cooking Tips
Fry in small batches, making enough room for your breaded tofu to cook thoroughly in a short amount of time. Frying in big batches will cause oil temperature to drop and result to longer cooking time and more oil absorption.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Preparation: 20 minutes
Servings:
6
Serving size: 3 matchbox-sized (137g) with dressing
Products Used
AJINOMOTO Ginisa® Flavor Seasoning Mix
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Nutrition Facts
Calories per serving (kcal)
346
Carbohydrates (g)
23
Proteins (g)
13
Fat (g)
22
Dietary Fiber (g)
5
Calcium (mg)
166
Iron (mg)
3
Sodium (mg)
476
Good to Know Nutrition Facts
Tofu is a plant based protein source that has the same quality of protein found in meats. Thus, making it a good substitute/alternative to meats.