Mabu Tofu And Rice Recipe

Name: Mabu Tofu And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. soft tofu, rinsed; 6 medium size (about 1/3 oz, 3/4 c.) dried shiitake mushrooms; 6 to 8 green onions, ends trimmed; 1/4 lb. ground turkey, ground lean beef or ground lean pork; 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/4 c. reduced-sodium or regular soy sauce; 1/2 c. Sake; 2 tsp. cornstarch, blended with 1 Tbsp. water; 4 c. hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 lb. soft tofu, rinsed
6 medium size (about 1/3 oz, 3/4 c.) dried shiitake mushrooms
6 to 8 green onions, ends trimmed
1/4 lb. ground turkey, ground lean beef or ground lean pork
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. reduced-sodium or regular soy sauce
1/2 c. Sake
2 tsp. cornstarch, blended with 1 Tbsp. water
4 c. hot cooked rice

1
Cut tofu into 1/2-inch chunks and drain on towels.
2
In a small bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over mushrooms; let stand until soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Lift out mushrooms; discard stems. Thinly slice caps.
4
Return to water.
5
Thinly slice the green onions, keeping white and green parts separate.
6
Crumble meat into a 10 to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat.
7
Add white part of onions. stir often until meat is browned. Add ginger, pepper, sugar, soy, Sake, mushrooms with their liquid and cornstarch mixture.
8
Stir until boiling. Add tofu. Simmer until hot, about 5 minutes.
9
Spoon mixture onto rice and top with green part of onions. Serves 4.

1032

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. soft tofu, rinsed, 6 medium size (about 1/3 oz, 3/4 c.) dried shiitake mushrooms, 6 to 8 green onions, ends trimmed, 1/4 lb. ground turkey, ground lean beef or ground lean pork, and more.

Yes, Mabu Tofu And Rice 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mabu Tofu And Rice

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