Mock tofu

serves4

• 4eggs

• 1-1/2 c. dashi
• 3/4 t. light-colored soy sauce
• 3/4 t. each: salt, mirin

• 3/4 c. dashi
• 1-2/3 T. mirin
• 1-2/3 T. light-colored soy sauce

Directions

Beat the eggs lightly. Mix 1-1/2 c. dashi,3/4 t. light-colored soy sauce,3/4 t. each: salt, mirin Thoroughly and add to the egg, blending well. Strain (illus. 1).
Pour the egg mixture into a small baking pan (illus. 2,3) or into an Oriental style metal lunchbox(bento). Skim off any surface foam. Place in a steamer and steam over high heat 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the heat to low and steam for another 15 minutes.
Remove the mock tofu and allow to cool. cut into 4 squares and place on a serving dish. Bring 3/4 c. dashi,1-2/3 T. mirin,1-2/3 T. light-colored soy sauce to a boil, then pour over the mock tofu. Serve
An electric rice cooker may also be used to make this dish. See Savory cup custard, for instructions.