Easy Sweet and Savory Iri Dofu Scrambled Tofu With

Name: Easy Sweet and Savory Iri Dofu Scrambled Tofu With Burdock Root
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 block Firm tofu; 1/2 a stalk Burdock root; 1/2 pack Shimeji mushrooms; 4 pieces Aburaage (a pack of 8); 1 Green onions for garnish; 40 ml * Water; 20 ml * Soy sauce; 20 ml * Sake; 20 ml * Mirin; 1 pinch * Umami seasoning (optional); 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 pinch Shichimi spice (optional); 1 tbsp Sesame oil

Servings: persons

1/2 block Firm tofu
1/2 a stalk Burdock root
1/2 pack Shimeji mushrooms
4 pieces Aburaage (a pack of 8)
1 Green onions for garnish
40 ml * Water
20 ml * Soy sauce
20 ml * Sake
20 ml * Mirin
1 pinch * Umami seasoning (optional)
1 tbsp Sugar
1 pinch Shichimi spice (optional)
1 tbsp Sesame oil

1
Slice the burdock root on the diagonal and soak in water to get rid of the bitterness.
2
Cut the aburaage into 5 mm wide pieces, chop the green onion finely, and shred the shimeji mushroom apart into small clusters.
3
Put some sesame oil in a frying pan and lightly stir fry the well-drained burdock root.
4
Add the aburaage, shimeji mushrooms and sugar and keep stir frying.
5
Crumble the tofu with your hands and add to the frying pan.
6
Shake the frying pan gently while cooking.
7
Add the * ingredients -- water, soy sauce, sake, mirin and umami seasoning -- while shaking the frying pan so that the sauce gets evenly distributed.
8
Add shichimi spice and green onion as garnish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 block Firm tofu, 1/2 a stalk Burdock root, 1/2 pack Shimeji mushrooms, 4 pieces Aburaage (a pack of 8), and more.

Yes, Easy Sweet and Savory Iri Dofu Scrambled Tofu With Burdock Root falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Easy Sweet and Savory Iri Dofu Scrambled Tofu With Burdock Root

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