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Tender Simmered Napa Cabbage and Thick Fried Tofu

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This is a hall-of-fame recipe! The umami from the thick fried tofu slowly seeps into the napa cabbage, making it absolutely delicious! ♪

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Napa cabbage1/4 head
  • Thick fried tofu (atsuage), square cut2
  • ★Dashi broth200 ml
  • ★Sake1 tbsp
  • ★Sugar1/2 to 1 tbsp
  • ★Mirin1 tbsp
  • ★Soy sauce2 tbsp
  • ★Salta pinch
Allergens
soybean

Directions

20 min
  1. 1

    Separate the napa cabbage into leaves and core. Roughly chop the leaves and thinly slice the core.

  2. 2

    Cut the 2 thick fried tofu into quarters. Pour boiling water over them to remove excess oil.

  3. 3

    Add the napa cabbage core and the ★ seasonings to a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add the blanched thick fried tofu to the pot, then layer the napa cabbage leaves on top. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    While simmering, flip the ingredients once or twice to ensure even seasoning throughout.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a serving dish and serve.

  7. 7

    The flavors will develop even more if you reheat it the next day for an even more delicious result.

Tips

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference. Adding a pinch of shichimi togarashi (seven-spice blend) will enhance the aroma. The dish will look even more colorful if you add ingredients like carrots.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories105 kcal
  • Protein5.5 g
  • Fat5 g
  • Carbs8 g
  • Sodium1.1 g