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Atsuage tofu yakitori skewered, served with sesame and green onions
Glazed and grilled fried tofu skewers sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Atsuage tofu yakitori skewers

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Quick Meals Starters
'Yakitori' traditionally means grilled chicken skewers, but the technique – the salty-sweet soy sauce glaze (tare) and grilling – works perfectly with other ingredients too. 'Atsuage' is a special type of tofu: it has a thick, fried skin hiding soft, sponge-like tofu inside. This spongy structure brilliantly absorbs the sauce, whilst the outer skin grills to a crisp on the skewer. This is a vegetarian gem of Japanese 'izakaya' (pub food) culture: an umami bomb without meat.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bamboo skewers
  • Frying pan or grill pan
  • Brush for glazing

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten

Instructions

1 ✓

If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes.

Tip: Wet wood won't catch fire or char in the hot pan.
2 ✓

Cut the atsuage tofu into bite-sized cubes. If the surface is very oily, pour hot water over it, then wipe dry.

Tip: Washing with hot water removes excess oil, resulting in a cleaner taste and better sauce adhesion.
3 ✓

Mix the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, grated garlic and ginger in a small bowl.

Tip: Ensure the sugar has dissolved. This is the base for the 'Tare' sauce.
4 ✓

Thread the tofu cubes onto skewers. Heat a little sesame oil in a pan, and fry all sides of the skewers until crispy.

Tip: The tofu skin must be crispy before you add the sauce, otherwise it gets soggy.
5 ✓

When fried, brush the skewers with the sauce in the pan, and turn them in it for a few seconds until the sauce bakes on and caramelises.

Tip: Work quickly, sugary soy sauce burns easily! It should just bubble onto it.
6 ✓

Sprinkle with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Tip: Sprinkled with Japanese seven spice (Shichimi Togarashi) makes it even spicier.

Recipe FAQ

I couldn't get Atsuage tofu, what should I do?
Buy firm tofu, cube it, pat dry, and fry in ample oil until it gets a skin. This is homemade atsuage.
What makes the sauce so glossy?
The caramelisation of sugar and mirin gives the 'glaze' texture.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Atsuage tofu (or fried tofu)
  • 4 tbsp Japanese soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 clove Garlic (grated)
  • 1 cm Ginger (grated)
  • 1 stalk Spring onion (green part)
  • 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds