My Easy and Delicious Simmered Okara Recipe

Name: My Easy and Delicious Simmered Okara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Fresh okara; 1/2 Carrot; 1 Japanese leek (finely chopped); 1 Aburaage; 1 Dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 tbsp Sesame oil; 300 ml The soaking liquid from the dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 tbsp Bonito dashi stock granules; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Cooking sake; 3 tbsp Mirin

Servings: persons

1
Preparation: Slice open the aburaage and cut it into 2 cm squares.
2
Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms in lukewarm water and cut into 2 cm pieces.
3
Cut the carrot into 2 cm lengths, and finely chop the Japanese leek.
4
Cook half of the chopped Japanese leek from Step 1 in sesame oil over low heat to bring out its sweetness.
5
When the leek is fragrant, add the okara!
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Cook over medium heat.
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Be careful not to burn it!
8
It will look crumbly like this after about 3-5 minutes!
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Add the other ingredients!
10
In go the aburaage, dried shiitake, and carrots!
11
Cook it over medium heat, stirring well to cook everything through!
12
The texture of the carrots is what determines the cooking time.
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When they are partially cooked, but seem a bit hard...
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...add in all of the seasonings!
15
Cook over medium heat, tasting occasionally, until crumbly but still moist, then add the remaining leek.
16
They're ready to serve!
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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams Fresh okara, 1/2 Carrot, 1 Japanese leek (finely chopped), 1 Aburaage, and more.

Yes, My Easy and Delicious Simmered Okara falls under the General 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!

My Easy and Delicious Simmered Okara

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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