Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu)

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 to 8 pieces
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Hiroko Liston

Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu)

There is a hot pot dish called ‘Oden’ in Japan. The popular ingredients of ‘Oden’ include Fishcakes, Daikon, Konnyaku (Konjac) and Boiled Eggs, but my favourite is Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu) bags that have Mochi inside. These Mochi Abura-age bags can be cooked in any flavoured soup of your choice, but I included a soup that is similar to ‘Oden’ soup.

Ingredient

Food ration :

6 to 8 pieces

3-4

Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu)

3-4

Mochi (Rice Cakes) *Find how to make ‘Easy Mochi’

2 tablespoons

Sake (Rice wine)

1 cup

Dashi Stock *1 cup Water and 1/2 teaspoon Dashi Powder

1 tablespoon

Soy Sauce

1 tablespoons

Mirin *OR 1 teaspoon Sugar

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Wrap Abura-age with paper towel and heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Then press it to remove excess oil if required.

* Step 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.

* Step 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.

* Step 4

*Note: You don’t need to buy expensive Mochi. Make ‘Easy Mochi‘ using Glutinous Rice Flour.

* Step 5

Repeat with remaining Abura-age and Mochi, and make 6 to 8 bags.

* Step 6

Place all the soup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat.

* Step 7

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. *Note: It won't take long if you use home-made Mochi.