Macrobiotic: Simmered Dried Daikon Radish and Koya Tofu

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   Rinse the kiriboshi daikon briskly, but don't soak in water.

2. 2

   Cut it up roughly.

3. 3

   Cut the kombu thinly using kitchen scissors.

4. 4

   Soak the koya tofu in 70C or so hot water for 30 minutes to rehydrate.

5. 5

   Cut into 5 pieces lengthwise, and then slice thinly.

6. 6

   Heat a thick bottom pot.

7. 7

   Add the vegetable oil and 1 pinch of salt, and stir fry the kiriboshi daikon.

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   When the kiriboshi daikon is coated with oil, add just enough water to submerge.

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   Add the thinly cut kombu as well.

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    Bring to a boil.

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    When it comes to a boil, add the soy sauce and koya dofu.

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    Simmer until there's no moisture left in the pan.

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    Keep the pot covered with a lid until there's just a little moisture left.

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    Take the lid off once there's just a little moisture left in the pan.

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    Be careful not to let it burn.

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    Don't boil off all the moisture, or else the dish will become dried out.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.