Hot Tofu with Umeboshi, Ginger and Cheese

1. 1

   Place the tofu on a dish and cover with plastic wrap.

2. 2

   Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

3. 3

   Take off the wrap and drain the liquid.

4. 4

   Chop and mash the umeboshi using a knife, and mix with the grated ginger and mentsuyu.

5. 5

   Inset chopsticks into the tofu (don't insert them all the way through) to make a passage for the heat.

6. 6

   Remove the chopsticks and top with Step 2.

7. 7

   Cover with cheese and microwave for 1 minute uncovered.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with nori (etc.)

9. 9

   and you're done!

10. 10

    I tried making this once by skipping Step 1 and just heating the tofu in Step 4...But the tofu was watery and still cold in the middle, so I wouldn't recommend it!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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