I frequently cook this popular dish which is Vegan, but I am confident meat lovers would enjoy it. Fried Tofu has firm and meaty texture, and the sweet Sesame Miso Sauce is a perfect match with the meaty Fried Tofu and crunchy Cabbage. Make sure Sesame Seeds are toasted and use Sesame Oil made from Roasted Sesame Seeds.

Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

500g Fried Tofu *cut into bite-size pieces

2 Cabbage Leaves *about 200g, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon Oil *plus extra

Sesame Miso Sauce
1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds *ground
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 & 1/2 tablespoons Miso *White Miso recommended
1/2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Sake (Rice Wine) *OR Water
1 clove Garlic *grated
1 small piece Ginger *grated
1/4 teaspoon Chilli Flakes *optional

Method
  1. Combine all the Sesame Miso Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Heat Oil in a large frying pan, cook Fried Tofu pieces until lightly browned, and transfer to a plate.
  3. Add extra Oil as required, and cook Cabbage Pieces. Add a small mount of Water as you stir because the steam would help the cooking process, but it is optional.
  4. When the Cabbage pieces are softened, return the Fried Tofu, add the Sesame Miso Sauce, and stir for a few minutes to combine.