Addictive Tofu Rice Bowl

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Addictive Tofu Rice Bowl

Staple · Rice Dish · Washoku20 min(Prep 5 min + Cook 15 min) · 600 kcal per serving · 1 serving · Easy

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.

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  1. Combine the seasonings (soy sauce, mirin, and sugar) in a bowl and whisk thoroughly to make the sauce.Uses: Soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar~2 minWatch the video from 0:24
  2. Open the firm tofu, drain off the excess water, and cut it into pieces of your preferred size.Uses: Firm tofu~2 minWatch the video from 0:32
  3. Arrange the tofu on a plate and microwave at 600W for 2 minutes without covering. This warms the tofu while driving off moisture.Uses: Firm tofu~2 minWatch the video from 0:36
  4. Add sesame oil to a frying pan. Pat the surface of the tofu dry with paper towels before adding it to the pan.Uses: Firm tofu, Sesame oil~2 minWatch the video from 0:48
  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.Uses: Firm tofu~3 minWatch the video from 0:59
  6. Once it has a nice golden color, flip the tofu and sear the other side.Uses: Firm tofu~3 minWatch the video from 1:13
  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.Uses: Firm tofu, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar~3 minWatch the video from 1:39
  8. After simmering for 2 to 3 minutes, flip the tofu once so the flavor penetrates evenly, and simmer the other side.Uses: Firm tofu, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar~3 minWatch the video from 1:59
  9. When the sauce has thickened nicely, flip the tofu one last time and it is done.Uses: Firm tofu, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar~1 minWatch the video from 2:40
  10. Mound the steamed white rice slightly high in a donburi bowl and sprinkle katsuobushi over it as desired.Uses: Steamed white rice, Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)~1 minWatch the video from 2:50
  11. Pile the seared tofu generously on top, then finish by pouring plenty of the rich sweet-savory sauce over it.Uses: Firm tofu, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar~1 minWatch the video from 2:59
  12. Top with green onion as desired and add wasabi on the side for a sharp accent.Uses: Green onion, Wasabi~1 minWatch the video from 3:56

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