Ganmodoki (Japanese Fried Tofu Patties)

Bahan-bahan (11 porsi)

• 1 medium -firm tofu (momen dofu) ((14 oz, 397 g))
• 1 inch carrot ((use the thick top part; 1 oz, 30 g))
• 4 shiitake mushrooms ((medium))
• 1 oz shelled edamame ((about 3 Tbsp, cooked))
• 1 Tbsp dried hijiki seaweed
• 1 large egg (50 g w/o shell)
• ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch
• neutral oil ((for greasing your hands and deep-frying))
• ginger ((grated, with juice))
• soy sauce