Gisei Dofu (Tofu Egg Omelet) Recipe

Name: Gisei Dofu (Tofu Egg Omelet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 grams Tofu; 6 grams Dried hijiki; 50 grams Carrot; 2 Shiitake mushrooms; 50 grams Minced pork; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Mirin; 2 Eggs; 1 tsp Vegetable oil; 1 as required Grated daikon radish

Servings: persons

1
Soak the hijiku in lukewarm water to rehydrate.
2
Microwave the tofu to warm (I used an automatic heating setting).
3
Drain in a colander.
4
Julienne the carrot.
5
Slice the shiitake mushrooms thinly.
6
Heat a frying pan and fry the minced pork (omit the oil if using a non-stick pan).
7
Once the pork starts to release its fat, add the carrot and shiitake mushrooms.
8
Add the rehydrated hijiki and fry.
9
Season with soy sauce and mirin.
10
Break the tofu into small pieces with your hand.
11
Add to the pan and fry.
12
When all the moisture has evaporated and the ingredients look dry, transfer into a bowl.
13
Leave to cool.
14
Add 2 beaten eggs and mix well.
15
The mixture should look like this photo.
16
Use a Japanese omelette frying pan or small frying pan.
17
Heat some vegetable oil and pour in the [10] mixture and make it flat and even.
18
Cover with aluminum foil and cook over low heat for 6-7 minutes.
19
Once the edges are set, flip onto a plate.
20
It should look like this photo.
21
Slide the omelette back into the pan and cook for a further 5 minutes.
22
Transfer the omelette onto a chopping board and cut into small pieces.
23
Serve with grated daikon radish.

133

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 grams Tofu, 6 grams Dried hijiki, 50 grams Carrot, 2 Shiitake mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Gisei Dofu (Tofu Egg Omelet) falls under the Breakfast 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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Gisei Dofu (Tofu Egg Omelet)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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