Ganmodoki

Method

1. 1 Press the tofu under a heavy object for 30 minutes to drain all the water; this is a crucial step to prevent the patties from falling apart.
2. 2 Grind the beans until very smooth, then mix with tapioca starch and a pinch of salt until a cohesive mass forms.
3. 3 Finely shred carrots, burdock root, and soaked wood ear mushrooms, then mix them with roasted sesame seeds.
4. 4 Apply oil to your hands, mold it into a flat, round ball, and press firmly to remove all air bubbles.
5. 5 Deep-fry at 160 degrees until golden brown, then remove and drain excess oil. Serve with soy sauce mixed with grated radish.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 44 min

  Replace step 5: spray oil evenly on the tofu patties, fry at 190 degrees for 12 minutes, flip at the 6th minute; continue pressing the tofu for the full 30 minutes as in step 1 to prevent the patties from falling apart.