Niku Dofu (Simmered Meat and Tofu)
Niku Dofu is a hearty and nutritious dish that combines the rich flavors of meat with sweet and savory Japanese seasonings, creating a satisfying dining experience as the flavors infuse into the tofu and vegetables.
Equipment
- otoshi-buta (drop-lid) (You can easily make it by referring to the instructions above. If you find it tedious, you can also use a regular lid.)
Ingredients
- 6.3 oz. (180g) thinly sliced beef
- 10.6 oz. (300g) medium-firm tofu (momen tofu)
- 1 (3.5oz./100g) naganegi (Japanese leek)
- ⅗ cup (150ml) water
Seasonings:
- 2 Tbsp sake
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- 1 ½ Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Wrap the tofu in paper towels, place it on a microwave-safe plate without plastic wrap, and microwave at 1000W for 1 minute. Afterward, remove the tofu and let it cool.
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces about 0.8 inch (2cm) wide.
- Cut the beef into pieces 2 inch (5cm) wide. Slice the naganegi diagonally into 0.4 inch (1cm) pieces.
- Put water and the seasonings (sake, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce) in a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Once the seasoned liquid comes to a boil, add the beef, tofu, and naganegi. Let it simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, covering it with an otoshi-buta.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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