Kakuni-style Pork-Wrapped Tofu
A budget-friendly and healthy dish featuring firm tofu wrapped in pork belly, seared and glazed in a savory-sweet sauce. By thoroughly patting the tofu dry and wrapping it crosswise with pork, you achieve a plump and juicy result.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Cut tofu into large pieces and pat dry with paper towels → Wrap pork belly around tofu in a cross pattern and coat with potato starch → Prepare the sauce by mixing seasonings (soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar) → Sear in a frying pan starting with the seam side until browned on all sides → Add the sauce and simmer until it thickens and coats the meat
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Cut tofu into large pieces and pat dry with paper towels → Wrap pork belly around tofu in a cross pattern and coat with potato starch → Prepare the sauce by mixing seasonings (soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar) → Sear in a frying pan starting with the seam side until browned on all sides → Add the sauce and simmer until it thickens and coats the meat
Introduction
A budget-friendly and healthy dish featuring firm tofu wrapped in pork belly, seared and glazed in a savory-sweet sauce. By thoroughly patting the tofu dry and wrapping it crosswise with pork, you achieve a plump and juicy result.
Step 1
Cut the firm tofu into bite-sized pieces (cut into 4 large pieces to mimic Kakuni).
Step 2
Thoroughly pat the surface moisture of the tofu dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Place the tofu on a slice of thinly sliced pork belly and roll it up, then wrap another slice of meat crosswise, pulling it tight starting from the seam.
Step 4
Lightly coat the entire surface of the shaped pork-wrapped tofu with potato starch.
Step 5
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar to make the sauce mixture.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Thoroughly wiping the moisture from the tofu prevents it from becoming soggy and helps it hold its shape. 💡
Cross the pork belly pieces and wrap them tightly, starting with the seam side down to prevent the shape from collapsing. ⚠️
Spoon the sauce over the meat while simmering; it is ready when the sauce thickens enough to cling to the meat. 🍳
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