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Simmered Meat and Tofu

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 4 mins
Rest Time 2 mins
Total Time 11 mins
Cuisine: ,
2 Servings: 2
Description

Savory flavor of the beef soak into the tofu. It's a delightful side dish especially for rice. 

★ The amount of ingredients and heating time are measured for 1 ~ 2 people.
    Ingredients
  • 300 g Firm Tofu
  • 60 g Leek or Green Onion (about half size)
  • 100 g Thinly Sliced Beef (Philly Style shaved beef is recommended)
  • 1 tbsp Sake (or white cooking wine)
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp Sugar
★ cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage, brand and size.
    Directions
  1. 1
    1. Drain excess water from the tofu, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
    2. Slice the leek diagonally into 1cm wide strips. 
    3. Cut the beef into bite-sized.  **1
    4. Put the tofu, leek, beef into the Donabe, and add rest of the ingredients. 
    5. Mix lightly and put the lid on.
    6. Heat it for about 4 min. ***2
    7. Let it sit for 2 min with the lid closed. 
    **1.... Thinly sliced beef is needed for this recipe. I used a package of shaved "Philly Steak Beef". Also many of Asian stores carry thinly sliced beef. ***2... If the meat is not thoroughly cooked, please add cooking time 30 sec ~ 1 min at a time.
Keywords: Beef, Thinly Sliced Beef, Shaved Beef, Tofu, Leek
Read it online: https://japanesegoodsusa.com/recipe/simmered-meat-and-tofu/
June Voss
CEO and creator of Japanese Goods USA

Hi, I'm June Voss, CEO of the company, a wife to an amazing husband whom I met while working at Walt Disney World and a mother of 2 wonderful children ( and 2 dogs, 11 goats and 3 rescued feral cats). I was born and raised in Japan. I would love to share delicious Japanese foods, culture and everything I love about the beautiful country.  I am not a professional chef, I just love cooking! I have translated and added some of the recipes I like, but once you've cooked a few of these dishes, you'll soon be able to cook almost anything in your Microwave Donabe. I hope you enjoy it and can't wait to hear & see your own Donabe creations!