We have a few different tofu factories here in Portland. They are really good, and many a trendy restaurant offers them as an option, many times as one of my all-time favorite Japanese dishes, Agedashi Tofu. Agedashi is tofu that is fried and served in a sweet dashi broth and topped with toppings ranging from bonito to green onions. I decided I would do a fusion version using a few different ingredients, some traditionally Japanese and some traditionally Vietnamese, and take out the frying to make this a healthy dish. I think it was a success and it's super-cheap and simple to recreate at home. Tofu is a really great and versatile form of protein that can easily made into weeknight-friendly dishes. —Alexandra V. Jones
This dish goes perfectly with any leftover rice or stir-fried veggies you have on hand. The sauce is very vinegary, but I still went back for seconds and poured extra sauce all over my rice. The daikon adds an interesting texture. Plus, the tofu is seared so nicely that the sauce doesn't make it soggy, and serving the sauce and tofu together cuts down on dishes! —Nicole Hamari
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