Addictive Tofu Rice Bowl

Name: Addictive Tofu Rice Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: 和食
Ingredients: Firm tofu 1 block; Sesame oil to taste; Soy sauce to taste; Mirin to taste; Sugar to taste; Steamed white rice 1 serving; Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) as desired; Green onion as desired; Wasabi as desired

A meatless tofu rice bowl made with firm tofu, created by a Yoshinoya-loving cook. The tofu is microwaved to drive off moisture, then pan-seared in sesame oil until golden and simmered in a sweet-savory sauce, turning plain tofu into a truly satisfying bowl. Crisp and fragrant outside, soft and creamy inside — a budget-friendly rice bowl that will keep you shoveling in the rice.

WashokuRice DishStaple1 serving20 min(Prep 5 min + Cook 15 min)600 kcal

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INGREDIENTS

Ingredients

1 serving

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions

1
Combine the seasonings (soy sauce, mirin, and sugar) in a bowl and whisk thoroughly to make the sauce.
0:24~2 min
2
Open the firm tofu, drain off the excess water, and cut it into pieces of your preferred size.
0:32~2 min
3
Arrange the tofu on a plate and microwave at 600W for 2 minutes without covering. This warms the tofu while driving off moisture.
0:36~2 min
4
Add sesame oil to a frying pan. Pat the surface of the tofu dry with paper towels before adding it to the pan.
0:48~2 min
5
Sear the surface of the tofu over high heat until golden. If the pan starts to smoke, it is too hot, so lower the heat to medium and continue cooking.
0:59~3 min
6
Once it has a nice golden color, flip the tofu and sear the other side.
1:13~3 min
7
Once the other side is golden as well, turn off the heat once to prevent spattering. Add the prepared sauce, then return the heat to medium and simmer the tofu.
1:39~3 min
8
After simmering for 2 to 3 minutes, flip the tofu once so the flavor penetrates evenly, and simmer the other side.
1:59~3 min
9
When the sauce has thickened nicely, flip the tofu one last time and it is done.
2:40~1 min
10
Mound the steamed white rice slightly high in a donburi bowl and sprinkle katsuobushi over it as desired.
2:50~1 min
11
Pile the seared tofu generously on top, then finish by pouring plenty of the rich sweet-savory sauce over it.
2:59~1 min
12
Top with green onion as desired and add wasabi on the side for a sharp accent.
3:56~1 min

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