Miso-Glazed Tofu on Stilts (Dengaku)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 2

Miso-Glazed Tofu on Stilts (Dengaku) Recipe

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

15 min

Cook

7 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

145

Sugar

Fat

Miso-Glazed Tofu on Stilts (Dengaku) is a delicious vegetarian recipe that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The recipe is inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine and uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful and healthy dish. The tofu skewers are marinated in a miso glaze and broiled until caramelized and bubbling, then topped with toasted sesame seeds. White miso, mirin, and sake all contribute to the great umami flavor of this recipe. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a party appetizer.

Instructions

1.	Press the tofu to remove the excess liquid, then slice it into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
2.	Thread the tofu onto the bamboo skewers.
3.	In a bowl, whisk together the white miso, mirin, sake, sugar, and mayonnaise.
4.	Preheat the broiler.
5.	Brush the miso glaze over the tofu skewers and broil until the glaze is bubbling and caramelized, about 5 to 7 minutes.
6.	Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the tofu skewers and serve.

PROS

Miso-Glazed Tofu on Stilts (Dengaku) is a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian recipe.

The recipe uses simple ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

White miso, mirin, and sesame seeds add great flavor to the tofu skewers.

CONS

Tofu is a relatively bland food and may not be suitable for everyone’s taste.

Some people may not enjoy the taste of white miso or mirin, which are commonly used in Asian cuisine.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Miso-Glazed Tofu on Stilts (Dengaku) is a healthy vegetarian recipe and is great for people who are looking to add more protein to their diet.
Tofu is a good source of protein and is also a good source of calcium and iron.
White miso may help to improve gut health and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

	2 lbs extra firm tofu
	1/2 cup white miso
	2 tablespoons mirin
	2 tablespoons sake
	2 tablespoons sugar
	1 tablespoon mayonnaise
	1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
	16 bamboo skewers