Deep-fried Tofu that has meaty texture is a great source of plant-based protein and it can be used for a variety of dishes. It goes so well with Miso. My family’s favourite is provably ‘Fried Tofu & Cabbage with Sesame Miso Sauce’. Today I cooked it with Soy Beans that I cooked the other day. …
I often cook this Miso Soup to use up bits and pieces of Vegetables that are getting old. I recommend to use a variety of ingredients, and the more varieties the better. And I always add Potato, that is my favourite ingredient for Miso Soup. Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 2 cups Soup Stock of your …
Fried Tofu is available from many Asian grocery stores. In Melbourne where I live, many supermarkets sell it. Fried Tofu has firm and crunchy outside, and it is suitable for many dishes. Today I cooked this rice bowl, similar to my ‘Scrumptious Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl’. It’s a vegetarian dish that is high in …
This is a Japanese rice dish that I used to cook with a vegetable called ‘Komatsuna’ and ‘Abura-age’ (Fried Thin Tofu). Both of them are almost impossible to find where I live now. The best substitute for ‘Komatsuna’ is Choy Sum, and ‘Abura-age’ is almost same as Tofu Puffs. This substitute version of the dish …
I frequently cook this popular dish which is Vegan, but I am confident meat lovers would enjoy it. Fried Tofu has firm and meaty texture, and the sweet Sesame Miso Sauce is a perfect match with the meaty Fried Tofu and crunchy Cabbage. Make sure Sesame Seeds are toasted and use Sesame Oil made from …
Today I cooked Fried Tofu with Pork Mince in the way similar to my ‘Mabo Dofu Japanese Style’. Pork Mince can be thinly sliced Pork, OR you may prefer Chicken OR Beef instead. The main ingredient is Fried Tofu that is quite meaty. This is a very satisfying dish that can be enjoyed with freshly …
This is another way to enjoy the nutritious Nattō, fermented Soy Beans. I know many people dislike the slimy texture and smell of Nattō. My suggestion to enjoy it is mixing Nattō with other ingredients that have similar texture OR strong smell. This rice bowl is really enjoyable and packed with plant-based nutrients. Makes 1 …
The other day I cooked Tofu Puffs in the Japanese flavoured Dashi Stock and loved them so much. I instantly realised that Tofu Puffs could be used for a typical Japanese Rice Bowl dish like ‘Oyako Don’. I seasoned Dashi Stock with Sugar, Mirin and Soy Sauce, and cooked Tofu Puffs in it, then added …
Many traditional Japanese dishes are seasoned with Sugar, Mirin and Soy Sauce. And that is the flavour I love the most and I often crave it. Today I cooked Fried Tofu Puffs in this flavour. Fried Tofu Puffs are available from many Asian grocery stores. These ‘Simmered Tofu Puffs’ are delicious to eat with Rice, …
The other day, I was thinking of what to cook for my vegan friends. Then an idea came to me. Marinate Fried Tofu with my ‘Char Siu’ Sauce, which I am very proud of, then bake it in the oven. ‘It would be super easy and delicious,’ I thought. Today I tried to cook it. …
This Miso Soup might look boring, but it is a very comforting soup. It is one of the traditional Japanese soups. It looks slightly thickened, doesn’t it? It actually is because of Daikon (White Radish) that is finely grated. To enjoy the delicate texture of the soup, I like to add soft Tofu to it. …
People often ask me how to cook Miso Soup. The answer is simple. Cook ingredients in Dashi Stock, that can be Katsuo (Bonito), Kombu (Kelp) OR Iriko (Dried Sardines), OR Stock of your choice. Then season the soup with Miso. Miso’s saltiness varies, and everyone has a different taste, so you need to taste the …