Abura-age Napoleon Cakes - aburaage

Method

• Blanch the aburaage for 2-3 minutes and drain.
• When the aburaage has cooled, squeeze and drain the water.
• Make the custard cream.
• Heat the ingredients except vanilla essence over medium heat and keep stirring.
• Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and mix for 2 more minutes.
• Add vanilla essence and mix.
• Turn off the heat and let it cool.
• Spread out the aburaage from Step 1, and cut each piece into thirds.
• (You'll have 18 pieces in total but use 16)
• Place on the edge of a large heatproof plate with space in the middle as shown in the photo.
• Microwave for 5 minutes uncovered.
• Once all the aburaage have cooked in the microwave, let them cool.
• Stack the aburaage and the custard cream in alternating layers to make four layers.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cocoa powder, or top with mint leaves and they are done.
• Cut the aburaage into 6 equal pieces in Step 4.
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