Scrambled Tofu with Just Vegetables Recipe

Name: Scrambled Tofu with Just Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block Firm tofu; 1/3 of a carrot Carrot; 2 Dried shiitake mushrooms; 1/4 Onion; 1 5 cm long piece Lotus root; 2 Chikuwa; 100 ml * Dashi stock + the soaking liquid from the dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp each * Mirin, sake; 1 to 2 teaspoons * Sugar; 1 Egg; 2 tbsp Roughly ground white sesame seeds; 1 Mitsuba

Servings: persons

1 block Firm tofu
1/3 of a carrot Carrot
2 Dried shiitake mushrooms
1/4 Onion
1 5 cm long piece Lotus root
2 Chikuwa
100 ml * Dashi stock + the soaking liquid from the dried shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp each * Mirin, sake
1 to 2 teaspoons * Sugar
1 Egg
2 tbsp Roughly ground white sesame seeds
1 Mitsuba

1
Wrap the tofu in kitchen paper towels, put a weight on top such as a plate, and leave for 30 minutes to draw away the excess water.
2
Chop up all the vegetables finely.
3
Put some oil in a pan and stir fry the onion until translucent.
4
Add the rest of the vegetables, add the ingredients marked * - dashi + mushroom soaking liquid, soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar - and simmer for about 10 minutes.
5
Transfer the simmered vegetables and the cooking liquid to a bowl.
6
Put one tablespoon of oil into the same pan and add the tofu while crumbling it up.
7
Stir fry over high heat.
8
Add the simmered vegetables and simmering liquid.
9
When everything is well mixed together taste, and if it seems to need more add a little mentsuyu or light soy sauce.
10
Add the beaten egg and mix rapidly until it is finely crumbled.
11
Add the sesame seeds and transfer to serving plates.
12
Scatter some chopped up mitsuba on top and it's done.

202

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Firm tofu, 1/3 of a carrot Carrot, 2 Dried shiitake mushrooms, 1/4 Onion, and more.

Yes, Scrambled Tofu with Just Vegetables 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!

Scrambled Tofu with Just Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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