Japanese Simmered Tofu Hot Pot

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⏱ 10 mins 🍽 2 serving(s) 🏷 Soy/Tofu

This is a classic Japanese home style comfort dish, perfect for cooler weather. It offers a simplified preparation that does not require making a traditional dashi stock. Silken tofu is gently cooked in a seasoned broth with sake and soy sauce, then finished with a beaten egg and fresh green onions for a complete, warming meal in about 10 minutes.

Japanese Simmered Tofu Hot Pot

Ingredients

  • 300 g soft silken tofu
  • 1/4 cup dried fish flakes (bonito shavings)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sake (Japanese Cooking Wine)
  • 120 ml water
  • 1 large egg
  • 7/8 green onion (or as desired)

Method

  1. Slice the tofu into cubes roughly 1.5 inches in size and cut the green onions on an angle.
  2. Place the dried fish flakes in the base of a small earthenware pot or dutch oven and set the tofu pieces on top.
  3. Pour in the soy sauce, sugar, sake and water.
  4. Put the lid on the pot and bring the liquid to a boil, then let it simmer for about 5mins so the tofu can soak up the flavours.
  5. Drizzle the beaten egg around the tofu and scatter the chopped green onions over the top.
  6. Allow it to simmer for a final 30 seconds, then cover the pot and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1050400 mg

Recipe details

CategorySoy/Tofu
AuthorSantos