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Japanese popular simmered dish, Niku-tofu(beef and tofu). Simple and tasty!

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Niku-tofu

Cultural Context

Niku-tofu is a comforting Japanese dish that combines tofu with seasoned ground meat, often enjoyed in home cooking. It reflects the Japanese culinary philosophy of balancing flavors and textures, using simple yet nourishing ingredients. This dish has gained popularity beyond Japan, with variations appearing in Asian fusion cuisines worldwide.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
beef (200-250 grams)
tofu (250-300 grams)
shimonita negi (Japanese leek)
enoki mushrooms
seri (water dropwort)
dashi (500 grams)
sake (80 grams)
mirin (80 grams)
soy sauce (60 grams)
sugar (25-30 grams)
bonito flakes (5 grams)

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: firm tofu

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: silken tofu

Firm tofu holds up better in cooking.

ground meat

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: ground turkey

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat.

mirin

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: white wine + sugar

Substitutes provide similar sweetness.

shiitake mushrooms

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: button mushrooms

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canned mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more accessible.

1

Prepare the tofu by draining and pressing it to remove excess moisture.

2

Prepare the sauce by combining dashi, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and bonito flakes.

3

Prepare the vegetables: chop shimonita negi, slice enoki mushrooms, and clean seri.

4

Blanch the beef to prevent the soup from becoming cloudy.

5

Cook the niku-tofu by combining all prepared ingredients and simmering.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringsautรฉing

Spice Level:

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธContains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Meat TofuTofu with Meat
Local Name: ่‚‰่ฑ†่…

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