deep-fried tofu sushi

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ingredients:

• 6 deep-fried tofu pouches (abura-age)
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 servings sushi rice

step 1:

Cut the deep-fried tofu pouches in half.

step 2:

Gently open to make a deep bag.

step 3:

Bring to a boil 1 cup of the water in a pan and add the deep-fried tofu pouches. Boil for a few minutes on medium heat to remove the oil. Drain the deep-fried tofu pouches in a colander and let them cool. Discard the water. Squeeze the water from the deep-fried tofu pouches with hands.

step 4:

Return the pouches to the pan together with the sugar, soy sauce and the remaining 1/2 cup of water and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let cool.

step 5:

Mix the sushi rice and the black sesame seeds (optional).

step 6:

Squeeze the stock from the deep-fried tofu pouches lightly with hands.

step 7:

Take a suitable amount of sushi rice and lightly press it in your hand into the same shape as the tofu pouch. Then insert into each tofu pouch.