Negi Miso Don (Minced Meat and Miso Rice Bowl)

Name: Negi Miso Don (Minced Meat and Miso Rice Bowl)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g minced pork or beef; 200 g tofu; 1 Japanese leek or green onion; 1 Tbsp miso; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp sugar; 1 Tbsp sake; 1 Tbsp sweet flour paste (tian mian jiang); 1 tsp each grated garlic and ginger; 2 cherry tomatoes; 1 tsp olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Chop the leek into small pieces and put in a bowl.
2
Wrap the tofu in paper towels and let sit to soak up the water from the tofu for half an hour.
3
Mix the miso, soy sauce, sugar, sake, and sweet flour paste.
4
Pour 1 tsp of olive oil into a frying pan, and once hot, add the grated garlic and ginger.
5
When it starts to smell nice, add the minced meat and fry on medium heat.
6
When the meat has browned, add the leek and continue cooking.
7
When the leak becomes soft, add the tofu.
8
When you add the tofu, break off pieces with your hands, and chop it roughly into smaller pieces, like the minced pork, using a wooden spatula.
9
Next add the mixed sauce to the frying pan.
10
Mix and cook well until the sauce has reduced.
11
It usually takes about 5 to 10 min on medium to low heat.
12
Finally, prepare a bowl of cooked rice and put the cooked meat on the rice.
13
If you wish, garnish with cherry tomatoes and enjoy!

187

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 g minced pork or beef, 200 g tofu, 1 Japanese leek or green onion, 1 Tbsp miso, and more.

Yes, Negi Miso Don (Minced Meat and Miso Rice Bowl) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!