Simmered Abura-age (Deep-Fried Tofu) for Inari Sushi

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Japan, Yokohama

For Inari, abura-age is simmered and seasoned very sweet. Some may think it's too sweet but the sweetness of abura-age makes Inari Sushi the perfect taste. Soak abura-age in the sweet sauce as long as possible and don't squeeze too much.

Simmered Abura-age (Deep-Fried Tofu) for Inari Sushi

For Inari, abura-age is simmered and seasoned very sweet. Some may think it's too sweet but the sweetness of abura-age makes Inari Sushi the perfect taste. Soak abura-age in the sweet sauce as long as possible and don't squeeze too much.

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Ingredients

20 mins
2 servings
  1. 4Abura-age (8 squares)
  2. 300 mldashi (if no dashi, put 3 g katsuobushi(in a tea bag) + 300 cc water)
  3. 3 Tbspsugar
  4. 3 Tbspsoy sauce
  5. 2 Tbspsake
  6. 3 Tbspmirin

Cooking Instructions

20 mins
  1. 1

    Roll the abura-age with a rolling pin to make them easier to open. Cut them in half.

  2. 2

    Put this abura-age in boiling water for a minute to get rib of excess oil and drain well.

  3. 3

    Put all seasonings (except abura-age) in a pan and boil. Add the abura-age and simmer with a lid over low heat until a little liquid is left. (for 10 ~ 15 minutes)

  4. 4

    Turn off the heat and let cool.

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