Crisp Deep-fried Tofu

• 1 block Firm tofu
• 4 leaves Shiso leaves
• 1 Katakuriko
• 1 Mentsuyu

1. Drain the firm tofu.
2. Line a plate with a paper towel, then place the tofu on top.
3. Microwave for 3 minutes, change the paper towel, then microwave for 3 more minutes.
4. Cut the shiso leaves into thin strips and soak in a bowl of cold water.
5. Chop the tofu into 8 pieces (4 cuts vertically and 2 cuts horizontally).
6. Sprinkle katakuriko over the tofu.
7. Once the katakuriko has absorbed some of of the water, sprinkle more katakuriko.
8. Pour a small amount of oil into a pan and fry the tofu.
9. Once the cubes of tofu begin to brown, flip them over.
10. Serve the tofu on a plate and thoroughly cover in mentsuyu.
11. Garnish with the sliced shiso leaves.

tofu, leaves, katakuriko, mentsuyu

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/151910-crisp-deep-fried-tofu (may not work)