Japanese · Lunch
Fried Tofu Pouches (Low-Calorie)
Fried tofu pouches made Japanese-style, pan-seared in minimal sesame oil then simmered in a soy-dashi glaze with mirin and sugar. Finished with scallions and sesame seeds, offering savory-sweet flavor at a fraction of the calories of traditional deep-fried versions.
$3
12 minsPrep
15 minsCook
27 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
246Calories
16.4gProtein
13.6gFat
13.9gCarbs
9.8gSugar
1.3gFiber
1210mgSodium
0mgChol
1.9gSat Fat
320mgPotassium
180mgCalcium
2.8mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
2.1mgVitamin C
vegan
vegetarian
low-calorie
low-carb
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Press tofu between paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture. Slice into two 1/2-inch thick rectangular pieces.
2
Sear
Heat sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry tofu pieces 3–4 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp.
3
Simmer
Add dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to the skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5–6 minutes, spooning glaze over tofu until it reduces and coats.
4
Plate
Transfer tofu to a plate with remaining glaze. Scatter sliced scallion and toasted sesame seeds over top.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz314g firm tofu
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup120ml kombu dashi
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tsp2 tsp sugar-white
- 22 scallion
- 1 tsp1 tsp sesame seeds
