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Simmered Tofu Patties (Gisei Tofu)

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - 2011.Oct.

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Hanano no fu

Ingredients (11×14cm mold)

Firm tofu 1 block (350g) ... Place tofu and 200ml of water in a pot, bring to a boil, then drain. Squeeze with a cloth and sieve to make it smooth.
Eggs 2
Carrot 40g ... Finely chopped
Wood ear mushrooms 3-4 pieces ... Finely chopped
Green beans 5 ... Sliced thinly

Seasonings A

Dashi broth 100ml
Sugar 1 tsp
Salt A pinch

Seasonings B

Rice flour 1 tbsp
Sugar 2 tbsp
Salt 1/3 tsp
Soy sauce A dash

Yoshino Sauce

Dashi broth 200ml
Mirin 2 tbsp
Light soy sauce 1 1/2 tbsp
Potato starch 2/3 tsp ... Dissolve in double the amount of water

Garnish

Grated daikon radish As needed
Grated ginger As needed

Steps

  1. In a small pot, combine carrot, green beans, and Seasonings A. Cook, then drain.
  2. In a bowl, mix sieved tofu with Seasonings B. Gradually add beaten eggs, then mix in the ingredients from Step 1. Pour into a greased mold.
  3. Place in a steamer with boiling water and steam for 15 minutes over low heat.
  4. Remove from the mold and lightly pan-fry in a skillet with a thin layer of sesame oil (not listed). Cut into desired sizes.
  5. Serve on a plate, top with Yoshino sauce, and garnish with grated daikon radish and grated ginger.