Cook The Book: Miso Tofu Nuggets With Edamame

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   Saute the green onion and ginger in the sesame oil for a couple of minutes, then remove from the heat. Boil the edamame in just enough water to cover for about 5 minutes, until tender yet still firm. Alternatively, put the edamame on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 30 seconds.

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   Crumble the tofu in a bowl. Add the sauteed green onion and ginger, miso, and salt. Mix together thoroughly using your impeccably clean hands. Alternatively, you can mix this in a food processor, pulsing to combine. When everything is combined to a smooth paste, mix in the edamame.

3. 3

   Divide the tofu mixture into nine portions and form round- or oval-shaped flattened nuggets. Coat in cornstarch. Heat 1 inch (2.5cm) of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. The oil is hot enough when a small piece of the cornstarch-coated tofu dropped into the oil turns brown in a few seconds. Fry the nuggets in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the pan, until browned on both sides. Drain well and cool before packing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.