“Jia chang doufu,” known in Japan as “kajo tofu,” is a Chinese dish of tofu deep fried at a high temperature and then sauteed and simmered with vegetables or dried food. The thickened ...

A seasoned rice dish is third up in our series on “oage-san,” a term of endearment used for “abura-age” (thin deep-fried tofu) found in Kyoto's kitchens. The recipe’s fried tofu cut into ...