Tofu With Garlic Mirin Sauce |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Slice tofu into 1/4 inch strips.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and add cooking oil.
3. Fry tofu until light golden, making sure both sides are browned.
4. Remove tofu to paper-towel lined plate.
5. Stir all sauce ingredients in a small bowl, adding the sesame oil last.
6. Pour mixture into skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until thickened.
7. Return tofu to skillet, and toss to coat.
8. Serve with steamed jasmine rice, or cooked soba noodles if desired.
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