Ease of preparation rating: Medium.
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients
1 block firm tofu, drained
2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
¼ cup (60ml) white miso
1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce
1 tablespoon (15ml) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (30ml) mirin
2 tablespoons (30ml) sake
2 tablespoons (30ml) dashi
Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
2 green onions, thinly sliced to garnish
Method
Set oven to broil on high.
Wrap tofu in paper towel and leave for 30 minutes or more to remove excess liquid.
Slice tofu in order to have pieces that are approximately 2 by 3 inches.
In a sauce pan, mix together miso, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake and dashi.
Heat over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature.
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
Sear each side of the tofu slices for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature.
Place seared tofu pieces on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Brush a ¼ inch layer of the miso marinade over the top side of the tofu.
Broil in oven for 3-4 minutes, or until caramelized and dark brown.
Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
