Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu)
Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu)

Hey everyone, it is Brad, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, mochi in abura-age (thin fried tofu). One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I will make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Abura-age (油揚げ), is a Japanese food product made from twice-fried soybeans. Abura-age is often used to wrap inari-zushi (稲荷寿司), and is added to miso soup. Aburaage is Japanese deep-fried tofu pouches made from soybeans.

Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu) is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It is appreciated by millions daily. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes delicious. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu) is something which I have loved my whole life.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have mochi in abura-age (thin fried tofu) using 7 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu):
  1. Take Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu)
  2. Prepare Mochi (Rice Cakes)
  3. Make ready <Soup>
  4. Get Sake (Rice wine)
  5. Prepare Dashi Stock *1 cup Water and 1/2 teaspoon Dashi Powder
  6. Take Soy Sauce
  7. Make ready Mirin *OR 1 teaspoon Sugar

The use of this dried rice flour gives dango more in. Aburaage is basically a deep-fried thin slice of tofu. Welcome to the global website of Kikkoman Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of soy sauce. Always douse with boiling water before using to remove excess oil from the surface.

Instructions to make Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu):
  1. Wrap Abura-age with paper towel and heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Then press it to remove excess oil if required.
  2. *Note: This process is optional, but the heat softens Abura-age and next process will be easier. If you don’t have the microwave, soak in hot water is alternative option. Dry with paper towel.
  3. Cut each Abura-age in half, carefully open and make bags. Place 1/2 piece Mochi in a bag and secure with a toothpick. *Note: Today I tied with Kanpyo.
  4. Repeat with remaining Abura-age and Mochi, and make 6 to 8 bags.
  5. Place all the soup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat.
  6. Once the soup starts boiling, gently place the Abura-age bags in the sauce, cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until Mochi is soft.
  7. *Note: You can cook these Mochi Aura-age bags in the soup of your choice, such as Miso Soup.

It is found in soups, simmered. Deep fried tofu, or abura-age, is used in soups, one pot cookery, noodle dishes, and in many other ways. It can also be delicious all by itself as a topping on a bowl of rice (domburi). Deep fried tofu can be purchased at most Asian food stores, but it is easily made at home, and all that you'll need is a wok. The aburaage deep-fried tofu came from Otokomae Tofuten, it is very thick and has a rich tofu flavor.

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