TOFU WITH GARLIC MIRIN SAUCE

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I came up with this recipe as a result of becoming vegan, and no longer being able to eat mirin chicken with my Japanese friends. The glaze takes on a dark brown color, and coats the fried tofu very nicely. You may want to make extra sauce to serve over rice.

Provided by Tyson Hurt

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 12m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed and drained
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1/8 cup mirin
1/8 cup soy sauce or 1/8 cup tamari
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced, to taste

Steps:

  • Slice tofu into 1/4 inch strips.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and add cooking oil.
  • Fry tofu until light golden, making sure both sides are browned.
  • Remove tofu to paper-towel lined plate.
  • Stir all sauce ingredients in a small bowl, adding the sesame oil last.
  • Pour mixture into skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until thickened.
  • Return tofu to skillet, and toss to coat.
  • Serve with steamed jasmine rice, or cooked soba noodles if desired.

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