Simmered Okara Recipe

Name: Simmered Okara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 g fresh okara; 1/3 medium carrot; 1/2 burdock roots; 2 shiitake mushrooms; 1 abura-age (deep-fried tofu); 1 chikuwa (if you have); 5 cm Japanese leeks (cut into small pieces); 250 ml dashi (The soaking liquid from shiitake mushrooms)*; 2 Tbsp sugar *; 1 Tbsp sake *; 1 Tbsp soy sauce *; 2 Tbsp mirin *; 1 pinch salt *; 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Servings: persons

150 g fresh okara
1/3 medium carrot
1/2 burdock roots
2 shiitake mushrooms
1 abura-age (deep-fried tofu)
1 chikuwa (if you have)
5 cm Japanese leeks (cut into small pieces)
250 ml dashi (The soaking liquid from shiitake mushrooms)*
2 Tbsp sugar *
1 Tbsp sake *
1 Tbsp soy sauce *
2 Tbsp mirin *
1 pinch salt *
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1
Soak shiitake mushrooms in water for about 1 hour.
2
(if no time, 30 mins is also OK)
3
Peel carrot and cut into thin sticks.
4
Scrub the burdock root with a brush (no need to peel) and cut into thin shreds (Soak them in water to remove the strong taste).
5
Remove stems of shiitake mushrooms and slice thinly.
6
Cut abura-age and chikuwa into short strips.
7
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, then put carrot and burdock root and stir fry for 2~3 mins and put shiitake mushrooms and saute.
8
Add okara and cook thoroughly.
9
Put abura-age, chikuwa and the * ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium ~ high heat, then lower the heat, and continue to simmer until the liquid is almost gone.
10
Top with shredded leek to finish.
11
For your reference: About dashi katsuo or niboshi or konbu dashi or mix is also tasty!

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 g fresh okara, 1/3 medium carrot, 1/2 burdock roots, 2 shiitake mushrooms, and more.

Yes, 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.

Simmered Okara

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