Miso Dengaku - Grilled Miso Tofu

[Kath_]

Miso Dengaku is a delicious Japanese dish featuring tofu grilled with a sweet and savory miso glaze. This dish combines the umami flavor of miso with the smoky, charred goodness of grilled tofu.

**Ingredients**:
- 1 block firm tofu, sliced into thick pieces
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)

**Instructions**:
1. Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
2. Mix miso paste, sugar, mirin, and sake (if using) in a bowl to make the glaze.
3. Brush the tofu slices with vegetable oil and grill or broil for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy.
4. Brush the miso glaze onto the tofu during the last 2 minutes of grilling or broiling, allowing it to caramelize.
5. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot. Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of Miso Dengaku!

 

[Kenz]

tofu made even better, who says tofu is old! here another dish with a twist!

 

[MylaPeek]

This Miso Dengaku looks so tasty and flavorful! Grilled miso tofu is such a delicious and unique twist. Can’t wait to try making this at home!

 

[chimam]

This sounds amazing! I've never tried grilling tofu with a miso glaze before, but I'm definitely going to give it a shot. I love how simple the ingredients are, and the combination of sweet and savory flavors with that charred tofu sounds perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!