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

tofu

🥗Healthier: firm tofu

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Firm tofu holds up better in cooking.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Substitutes provide similar sweetness.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more accessible.

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

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

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

Blanch the beef to prevent the soup from becoming cloudy.

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

Cooking Techniques

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