Steps

1. In a bowl, combine Tofu 1/2 block (approx. 150g), Ground Chicken 80g, and Potato Starch 3 tbsp. Knead with your hands, breaking down the tofu and mixing everything together.
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2. To the mixed filling in the bowl, add finely chopped Pickled Red Ginger 15g, Scallions 2 stalks, Salt to taste, and Pepper to taste, then mix well.
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3. Make a cut along one side of Aburaage (Fried Tofu Pouches) 4 sheets to open them into pouches. Tip: If the aburaage is difficult to open, gently roll a chopstick over it to help expand it.
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4. Pour hot water over the opened aburaage to remove excess oil (abura-nuki).
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5. Drain the aburaage on a sieve, rinse with cool running water to cool it down, then squeeze out any excess water by hand.
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6. Open the mouth of each aburaage pouch and evenly stuff the prepared filling, dividing it into 4 portions.
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7. Securely close the opening of the stuffed aburaage with a toothpick, forming them into pouch shapes.
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8. Place the pouch-shaped aburaage upright in a heatproof bowl.
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9. In a separate container, mix together Water 100ml, Dashi Powder 1 tsp, Soy Sauce 1.5 tsp, and Sugar 1 tsp. Pour this mixture over the aburaage pouches in the heatproof bowl.
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10. Loosely cover the heatproof bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on 600W for 7.5 minutes.
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11. Once heated, let it cool down to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator.
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12. If adding Okra to taste, sprinkle with salt, rub (itame-zuri), rinse with water. Trim the tips of the stems and the outer rough edges (gaku), then submerge in the chilled broth with the pouches.
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13. If adding Mini Tomatoes to taste, remove the stems and make a cross-shaped cut on the bottom of each tomato.
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14. Pour hot water over the mini tomatoes and let them sit for about 10 to 20 seconds.
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15. Once the skins start to peel, drain them on a sieve, submerge in cool running water, and peel off the skins. Submerge the peeled mini tomatoes in the chilled broth with the pouches.
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16. Once everything is thoroughly chilled, plate and serve.
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