Misoyaki Tofu Recipe
Lightly battered fried tofu bites glazed with a special miso sauce and garnished with a touch of green onion.
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Ingredients
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Tofu Preparation
Miso Sauce
Garnish
Method
Tofu Preparation
- 1
Press the Tofu
Begin by pressing the firm tofu. Wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top to remove excess moisture. Leave it for about 15-20 minutes.
- 2
Cut the Tofu
Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes, about 1-inch in size.
- 3
Coat with Cornstarch
Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish. Dredge each tofu cube in cornstarch, ensuring all sides are coated evenly.
- 4
Fry the Tofu
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated tofu cubes in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Miso Sauce Preparation
- 5
Mix the Miso Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine white miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil. Cook over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well blended, about 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Glaze the Tofu
Once the sauce is ready, add the fried tofu cubes into the saucepan and gently toss to coat them with the miso sauce evenly.
Garnishing
- 7
Prepare the Garnish
Chop the green onions into thin slices.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the misoyaki tofu to a serving plate and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.