Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu).

Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu) You can have Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu) using 7 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

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

  1. It's 3-4 of Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu).
  2. You need 3-4 of Mochi (Rice Cakes).
  3. It's of <Soup>.
  4. It's 2 tablespoons of Sake (Rice wine).
  5. You need 1 cup of Dashi Stock *1 cup Water and 1/2 teaspoon Dashi Powder.
  6. It's 1 tablespoon of Soy Sauce.
  7. It's 1 tablespoons of Mirin *OR 1 teaspoon Sugar.

Mochi in Abura-age (Thin Fried Tofu) instructions

  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..