How to Cook Perfect Miso Marinated Tofu

Miso Marinated Tofu.

You can have Miso Marinated Tofu using 9 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Miso Marinated Tofu

1. It's 400-500 g of Firm Tofu.
2. You need 4 tablespoons of Miso *light colour Miso recommenced.
3. You need 2 tablespoons of Mirin *OR 1-2 teaspoons Sugar.
4. It's of Oil for grilling.
5. You need 1 of Spring Onion *finely Chopped.
6. Prepare of Toasted Sesame Seeds.
7. Prepare of <Extra Ingredients For Flavour>.
8. Prepare of Shichimi (Japanese Chilli Spice Mix).
9. Prepare of Spring Onion, Shiso (Perilla), Ginger, Mustard, Sanshō (Japanese Pepper), etc.

Miso Marinated Tofu step by step

1. Mix Miso and Mirin. Add extra ingredient(s) for flavour if you like. This time, I added 1 teaspoon of Grated Ginger. Mix until smooth. *Note: The longer Tofu is marinated, the saltier it gets..
2. Slice Firm Tofu horizontally in half. Place a large piece of plastic food warp on a flat surface, spread 1/3 of miso mixture in the centre, place one slice of Tofu, spread another 1/3 of miso mixture on Tofu, place the other slice, then spread the rest of the miso mixture on top. Wrap tightly and keep in the fridge overnight..
3. Next day, scrape off the miso mixture and use it for something else. Heat a grill pan, apply small amount of Oil, and grill each side until nicely browned..
4. Cut into bite size pieces, sprinkle some finely chopped Spring Onion (OR Shiso), Toasted Sesame Seeds and Shichimi (Japanese Chilli Spice Mix), and serve..