What is Abura Age?
Abura-age is a Japanese food product made from tofu; a food item produced from soybeans. The tofu us cut into thin slices and deep fried twice. First at a lower temperature and then at a higher temperature. This process puffs the tofu and gives it a pouch-like appearance. It is used to make inari sushi and is added to soups and noodles dishes. The color is a light golden-brown, the texture is thin and creased and the flavor is mild and nutty.