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fried tofu fritter
a Japanese food made from mashed tofu mixed with vegetables, then deep-fried
がんもどき is a traditional Japanese fried tofu ball, popular in simmered dishes.
Writing
- Can be written as 雁擬 but usually in hiragana
- 雁 (wild goose) + 擬き (imitation)
- Originally meant to imitate the taste of wild goose
Shortened form
- Often called がんも for short
Ingredients
- Mashed 豆腐 (tofu)
- Mixed with vegetables like 人参, 牛蒡, 蓮根
- Sometimes includes 山芋 (mountain yam) as binder
- Deep-fried until golden
Common dishes
Preparation tip
- Often blanched (油抜き) to remove excess oil before simmering
Regional name
- Called ひろうす or ひりょうず in the Kansai region