Tofu Tempura with Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Published Apr 07, 2021
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April is National Soy Foods Month, a month dedicated to encouraging people to enjoy the only plant-based protein that is a complete protein, containing all the same essential amino acids as animal proteins. So, if you’re looking to enjoy soy, this Tofu Tempura with Ponzu Dipping Sauce recipe has soy in two ways – tofu and the sauce – making it a great choice!
This is a quick gluten-free and vegan dish to serve as a snack or meal. Paired with Marukan’s Ponzu Soy Dressing with Yuzu Citrus to make a delicious dipping sauce, it is sure to be a favorite.
Check out more gluten-free tofu recipes.
Gluten-Free Tofu Tempura with Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup rice flour
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 6 tablespoons Marukan Ponzu Soy Dressing with Yuzu Citrus
- 1 green onion, , thinly sliced on the diagonal
- ½ teaspoon white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Put a couple layers of paper towel on a cutting board, place the tofu on top, add a couple more layers of paper towel on top, place another cutting board on top and add something heavy such as a couple of soup cans. Let sit for 15 minutes to extract moisture. Pat dry. Cut tofu into 16 equal sized pieces.
- Pour 2 inches of oil into a heavy pot and heat to 350 degrees. Have a paper towel lined plate nearby.
- Combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the sparkling stir well. Dip the tofu into the tempura batter and carefully lower into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon to the paper towel lined plate.
- Put ponzu sauce in a serving bowl, add a few pieces of the green onion and the sesame seeds. Garnish the tofu with the rest of the green onion and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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