Japanese Home-Style Warm Komatsuna & Fried Tofu Ohitashi

fried tofu

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: tofu

Grilled tofu is lower in fat, while plain tofu is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics mirin's sweetness with fewer calories.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lighter and suitable for various diets.

Wash the komatsuna and cut into 3 cm pieces.

Cut the fried tofu into bite-size pieces.

Add komatsuna, tofu, sesame oil, salt, garlic, and ginger to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 3 minutes at 600W.

Mix well until the vegetables become tender.

Add sesame seeds and soy sauce, and stir again.

Serve and enjoy!

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