How to Make Japanese- Inspired Soy Glazed Tofu and Carrots Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

Japan, East Asia Soy Glazed Tofu and Carrots

This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.

Recipe makes for 4 Servings

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1½ pounds carrots (8 to 9 medium), cut into 2-inch lengths (thick 
pieces halved lengthwise)

2 packages (12 to 14 ounces each) extra-firm tofu, drained, each block cut into 16 equal pieces

4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

1 to 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)

1 to 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Directions:

Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, and salt. Add carrots; toss to coat.

With a slotted spoon, transfer carrots (reserving bowl with marinade) to a rimmed baking sheet. Push carrots to one side.

A few pieces at a time, add tofu to marinade in bowl; turn gently to coat, then transfer to sheet, arranging in a single layer. Reserve bowl with marinade.

Broil until carrots and tofu are browned, turning tofu halfway through cooking time and tossing carrots occasionally (more frequently toward end of cooking time), 20 to 25 minutes.


Transfer tofu and carrots to reserved bowl with marinade. Add scallions along with vinegar and sesame oil to taste; toss gently to combine, and serve.

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Enjoy..

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