Gluten-Free Tofu Tempura with Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 301kcal
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
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg