Sweet and Savory Tofu Eel

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons mirin
• 3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
• 2 full-size sheets toasted Nori
• 1 pound firm tofu
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 pinches sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Japanese soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• canola oil

Instructions

1. For the glaze, combine the sugar, mirin and soy sauce in a very small pan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
3. Let boil for about 2 minutes, until tan foam appears on the surface.
4. Lower the heat to vigorously simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
5. Set aside to cool completely.
6. The finished glaze should be syrupy, with a strong salty sweetness.
7. There should be 3 to 4 tablespoons.