# Tofu Musubi

Crispy, smoky, and packed with umami—this tofu musubi is about to be your new favourite snack!

- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 400 g smoked tofu
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 200 g sushi rice
- 250 ml water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 nori sheets
- 1 Sriracha

## Instructions

1. Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions, then let it rest. Season with rice vinegar, maple syrup, and salt. Set aside.
2. Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and sesame oil. Coat the tofu slices in the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
3. Heat a pan over medium heat. Sear the tofu for 2-3 minutes per side until slightly crisp.
4. Place a strip of nori on a clean surface. Shape 1/2 cup of rice into a compact rectangle. Layer a slice of smoked tofu on top. Wrap the nori around the musubi, sealing it with a bit of water.

## Equipment

- pot
- pan
- rectangular mold

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHjRCoIqzlh/?igsh=enRzdnNwdG41b2py
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/82af882f-6a1c-431a-895f-b013b090b614
- Extracted: 2025-03-25

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