Sake appetizer recipes

Japanese|Summer|Vegetables|豆腐とオクラの味噌漬け

Miso-Marinated Tofu and Okra

Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2020.July

Houraisen Junmai Kasumizuki Namagenshu

Ingredients

Firm tofu 1/2 block (200g) ... Cut in half lengthwise
Okra 10 pieces ... Rub with a cutting board

Miso Sauce (for tofu)

Miso 60g (2:1 ratio of red miso to koji miso, adjust to taste)
Boiled-off sake 1 tbsp
Boiled-off mirin 1 tbsp

Miso Sauce (for okra)

Koji miso 20g
Boiled-off mirin 1 tbsp

Accompaniment

Grated ginger To taste

Instructions

  1. Blanch tofu and wrap in kitchen paper, placing a weight on it for about 3 hours to drain water. Change the paper halfway through for thorough drainage.
  2. Mix the miso sauces.
  3. Spread the miso sauce around the wrapped tofu, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 day (up to 3 days). Plate and serve with grated ginger.
  4. Rub okra with salt and blanch for about 2 minutes. While still hot, marinate in miso sauce (use a ziplock bag). Ready to eat in half a day to 1 day.