December 22, 2021

Atsu-age, thick slices of deep-fried tofu

Atsu-age, あつあげ、厚揚げ.

Thick-sliced (2.5 cm) tofu broiled briefly in hot oil. The inside remains soft and white, while the outside is golden brown. Another name for this type of tofu is nama-age. Difference with abura-age: abura-age is thinner and fried through. Can be eaten as such in izakaya etc. with flavoring of soy sauce and ginger, used in oden, miso soup, etc. Pour hot water over the cake and lightly press in paper towels before using it to remove excess oil.



[Atsu-age]

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Japanese Food Dictionary