Recommended recipes using Atsuage

Atsuage （厚揚げ）

What kind of food is Atsuage??

Atsuage is a food ingredient that is written as fried-tof in English. It is classified into “Atsuage = thick fried tofu” and “aburaage =thin fried tofu”.

Fried-tofu has a moderate amount of oil and a faintly fragrant aroma. It is a recommended food for vegetarians and vegans as a valuable source of protein.

• Atsuage (thick deep fried tofu) is made by frying the tofu on the surface to add flavor, while the center retains the texture of tofu.
  • Atsuage (thick fried tofu) is stronger than tofu, so it doesn’t lose its shape easily, is easy to use in stir-fries and simmered dishes, and absorbs flavors easily. Atsuage, which uses silken tofu as a raw material, is called “kinuatsuage”. Surprisingly, it goes well with chili sauce and cheese. Be sure to always stock your refrigerator with ”atsuage”, an excellent and inexpensive ingredient‼
• Aburaage (thin deep fried tofu) is perfectly cooked inside.
  • It is simmered in a sweet sauce of soy sauce and sugar and used in inari sushi and kitsune udon. It can also be chopped and used as an ingredient in soup, adding a fragrant and rich flavor.

In Japan, there is a dish called agedashi dofu (fried tofu in dashi soup). This is a dish in which the surface of tofu is coated with potato starch and then fried. Therefore, agedashi dofu (fried tofu in dashi soup) is different from Atsuage (thick fried tofu).

Recipes using Atsuage

Here are some recipes using Atsuage. : Each article has details, so be sure to check them out.

Atsuage (deep fried tofu) with ponzu

This dish is deep fried tofu (atsuage) heated in a microwave and topped with ginger and ponzu sauce.

This is a super easy and time saving recipe that my mom used to make.

Goya Koneri (Bitter melon miso itame)

This dish made by stir-frying bitter melon and eggplant in sesame oil and seasoning with miso. In Oita Prefecture, this dish is known as “koneri.”

There are many dishes that season stir-fried vegetables with miso, but what makes this dish special is the addition of wheat flour.

The flour captures the nutritious moisture from the vegetables, allowing you to consume the nutrients without waste.

Takiawase (Simmered tofu and vegetables)

“Takiawase” is a dish in which several ingredients are boiled separately and then neatly arranged on a plate.

This is a traditional Japanese cooking method that uses a variety of ingredients.

Atsuage (Fried tofu) With Kimchi Cheese

The thick deep fried tofu is topped with kimchi and cheese, then grilled, then topped with chopped green onions and nori seaweed. Umami is jammed♡

About soybeans

Soybeans are so nutritious that they are also called “meat from the field,” and are an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine.