Chewy Mochi-like Tofu
- 1/2 block Tofu
- 2 tbsp Katakuriko
- 1 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Storebought mentsuyu
- Cut the tofu into easy to eat pieces, about 1 to 1.5 cm thick, and microwave for 2 minutes.
- Or, use tofu that you've already drained.
- Coat both sides of the tofu pieces with katakuriko (if you let them cool down after taking them out of the microwave, they are less likely to fall apart).
- Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and put the tofu in.
- Pan fry both sides over medium heat until golden brown.
- When browned, pour in some mentsuyu.
- Now work fast!
- Move the frying pan in a circular motion to coat the tofu with the sauce.
- The sauce will thicken up about this much (see photo).
- Turn off the heat and it's done!
- Believe me, it tastes better than it looks!!
- If you have some time, after Step 6 you may want to turn the tofu over, but be gentle since they tend to fall apart very easily.
katakuriko, sesame oil, mentsuyu
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/153527-chewy-mochi-like-tofu (may not work)