1 have already made this dish!
The preparation:
-
Bring the water to a boil with 1 tbsp rice vinegar
-
Add the agar agar powder and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes.
-
Now cool the mixture. I poured it into a square plastic container.
-
Place the container in the refrigerator for 2 hours. This will set the Tokoroten.
-
Now cut the set mass into cubes. Cut it inside the box. You may have to shake the box vigorously, so that the cubes fall out.
-
Mix the sauce: Simply mix 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp soy sauce evenly in a separate bowl.
-
Serve the Tokoroten and dip the cubes in the sauce or mix it directly with the Tokoroten.
Table of contents:
Now I have a very easy Japanese recipe for you :)
What is Tokoroten
Tokoroten are usually thin noodles made from water and agar. Agar is a plant-based and vegetarian gelling agent derived from seaweed. To make the noodles, you need a so-called Tokoroten-Tsuki. With this utensil you press the cooled mixture (water + agar) through a press with a grid. Similar to a pasta press. But since I and many others do not own this device, I cut my agar agar mixture into small cubes. This makes them easier to eat :)
Is Tokoroten Healthy?
Tokoroten are very healthy, because the almost calorie-free snack is popular in Japan as a filling agent. As a snack (often chilled in summer) you can prepare it with different sauces and enjoy it. A perfect and very healthy little snack.
Where can I buy the ingredients for Tokoroten?
For Tokoroten you actually only need water, a little vinegar and agar agar. Fortunately, I have discovered a German product from Dr. Oetker, which is 100% agar agar. Simply order it via Amazon (see preparation list).
What does Tokoroten taste like?
Tokoroten actually doesn't taste like anything. The plant-based gelling agent is almost tasteless. Only the sauce is a carrier of the taste. Therefore, try different sauces.
These sauces go well with Tokoroten
I have often made the following sauces. But my favorite is and remains the simplest sauce:)
My Favorite Recipe - Mild
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
Kuromitsu Sauce - Sweet
- 1 tbsp (heaped) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (level) white sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Kantō-Sauce - Spicy
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 spring onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp mustard
Comments