Tofu Musubi

Tofu musubi, a plant-based spin on the Hawaiian classic, will make your heart sing.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Japanese

Servings people

Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

Small saucepan with lid
Small bowl
Flat dish
Non-stick skillet
Tofu packaging, reserved (optional)

Ingredients

For the marinated tofu

16 ounces tofu extra firm
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons liquid aminos or soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon ginger sliced
1 tablespoon garlic sliced
2 each scallions finely sliced

For the sushi rice

1 cup sushi rice
1 cup water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1/2 tablespoon salt

For assembling

1 tablespoon vegetable oil for browning tofu
2 sheets nori seaweed cut into 1.5" strips (8 strips needed)

Instructions

To make the rice

Rinse the sushi rice with running water 3 times.
Cook rice in a small saucepan with water over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes or until rice absorbs the water. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Combine the rice vinegar with sugar and salt in a small bowl. Mix until sugar dissolves.
Transfer the rice to a bowl, pour over the vinegar mixture, and mix/fluff with a fork. Reserve.

To make the marinated Tofu

Slice tofu in 8-9 strips 1/4-inch thick.
Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl and transfer to a flat dish that fits all slices. Pour marinade over tofu slices and let it rest for 15 minutes; flip occasionally.
Remove tofu slices from marinade, discarding the scallions, garlic and ginger slices.
Bring a non-stick skillet over medium heat with vegetable oil and cook the tofu until brown. 3 minutes each side. Reserve.

Assembling the sushi

Slip the rice in 8-9 equal parts. Wet your hands and press each part into rectangles the same size and about double the thickness of your tofu slices. Pack it firmly to become one piece. If you prefer, you can use the tofu package as a mold.
Top each rice rectangle with the cooked tofu. Then, wrap each sushi with one nori strip.
Serve with extra soy sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1397mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Comfort Food, Healthy

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