Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu)
Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu)

Hey everyone, it is Drew, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, mochi in abura-age (thin fried tofu). One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu) is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They are nice and they look fantastic. Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu) is something that I have loved my entire life.

To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook mochi in abura-age (thin fried tofu) using 7 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu):
  1. Make ready 3-4 Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu)
  2. Make ready 3-4 Mochi (Rice Cakes)
  3. Get <Soup>
  4. Get 2 tablespoons Sake (Rice wine)
  5. Get 1 cup Dashi Stock *1 cup Water and 1/2 teaspoon Dashi Powder
  6. Prepare 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  7. Prepare 1 tablespoons Mirin *OR 1 teaspoon Sugar
Steps to make Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu):
  1. Wrap Abura-age with paper towel and heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Then press it to remove excess oil if required.
  2. *Note: This process is optional, but the heat softens Abura-age and next process will be easier. If you don’t have the microwave, soak in hot water is alternative option. Dry with paper towel.
  3. Cut each Abura-age in half, carefully open and make bags. Place 1/2 piece Mochi in a bag and secure with a toothpick. *Note: Today I tied with Kanpyo.
  4. Repeat with remaining Abura-age and Mochi, and make 6 to 8 bags.
  5. Place all the soup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat.
  6. Once the soup starts boiling, gently place the Abura-age bags in the sauce, cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until Mochi is soft.
  7. *Note: You can cook these Mochi Aura-age bags in the soup of your choice, such as Miso Soup.

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