GRILLED TOFU ON A STICK (TOFU DENGAKU)

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This Japanese dish makes a nice appetizer or snack. No muss no fuss because it's served on a stick. From Japanese Cuisine For Everyone b yYukiko Moriyama.

Provided by alvinakatz

Categories     Japanese

Time 20m

Yield 8 skewers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 ounces firm tofu, well drained
1 tablespoon mirin
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dashi
1 egg yolk
3 ounces shiro miso aka yellow miso
1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Put miso, mirin, sugar and dashi in a pan and cook, stirring constantly , over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add egg yolk and mix well until glossy. Remove from heat.
  • Cut tofu into 8 blocks (small popsicle shapes). In a 12" frying pan, heat oil on medium high. Add tofu and sauté, turning carefully so the blocks don't break, until medium brown.
  • Spread miso on one side of the tofu (a pastry brush will do the job.).
  • Skewer each piece of tofu with a skewer or wooden stick about 3-1/2 inches long and strong enough to hold up the tofu. A double pronged stick works well.
  • Arrange on a plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 41.5, Sodium 45.3, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 14.6

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