Sweet and Savory Tofu Eel Recipe

Name: Sweet and Savory Tofu Eel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons mirin; 3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce; 2 full-size sheets toasted Nori; 1 pound firm tofu; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 pinches sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Japanese soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 tablespoons water; canola oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons mirin
3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
2 full-size sheets toasted Nori
1 pound firm tofu
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 pinches sugar
1/2 teaspoon Japanese soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons water
canola oil

1
For the glaze, combine the sugar, mirin and soy sauce in a very small pan.
2
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
3
Let boil for about 2 minutes, until tan foam appears on the surface.
4
Lower the heat to vigorously simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
5
Set aside to cool completely.
6
The finished glaze should be syrupy, with a strong salty sweetness.
7
There should be 3 to 4 tablespoons.

224

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons mirin, 3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, 2 full-size sheets toasted Nori, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Savory Tofu Eel falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and Savory Tofu Eel

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