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Thick Fried Tofu with Shiso and Cheese

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 15 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 1 piece thick fried tofu
    • 🧀 1 slice cheese, halved diagonally
    • 2 shiso leaves
    • Potato starch as needed
    • 1 tbsp salad oil
    • Chopped green onion as needed

  • Sauce

    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 2 tbsp mirin
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 🧂 1 tbsp sugar

STEPS

1

Cut the thick fried tofu diagonally in half and make a pocket by slicing into the cut surface.

2

Stuff the pocket of the tofu with shiso leaves and halved cheese slices, then coat the tofu entirely with potato starch.

3

Heat salad oil in a frying pan, place the tofu pieces in, and cook until browned. Flip them over, cover with a lid, and steam-fry on low heat for 3 minutes.

4

Once evenly browned, add the sauce ingredients (sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar) and simmer until the tofu is glazed. Garnish with chopped green onions.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 12g
    Protein
  • 15g
    Carbs
  • 15g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use fresh shiso leaves for a more aromatic flavor.Pair with steamed rice for a complete meal.Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the sugar amount.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.