Marinated Tofu

Steps

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1. 1
   Line a tray with paper towels, place the silken tofu on it, wrap it gently with paper towels and leave it to release moisture.
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2. 2
   In a small pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, water, sugar, dashi stock powder and vinegar. Heat over medium heat until boiling.
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   Once boiling, remove from heat and drizzle in the sesame oil, stirring gently.
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   Tear the tofu by hand into bite-sized pieces and place in a storage container. Hand-tearing creates a rough surface that allows the marinade to absorb better.
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   Pour the warm marinade over the tofu, gently cover with paper towels and allow the liquid to infuse thoroughly.
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   Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
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   Top with bonito flakes, red chilli, seaweed strips, spring onion and black pepper to serve.
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