10 Min Japanese Simmered Tofu Hot Pot - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    300 g soft silken tofu
    1/4 cup dried fish flakes (bonito shavings)
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 tablespoon sake (Japanese Cooking Wine)
    120 ml water
    1 large egg
    7/8 green onion (or as desired)
Preparation
    Cut the Tofu into edible'cubes' (1. 5 inches) and roughly chop the Green Onions on a bias for presentation.
    Evenly spread the Fish Flakes in a small (16 inches) earthenware casserole dish/pot/dutch oven and delicately arrange the cubed Tofu on top.
    Add the Soy Sauce, Sugar, Sake and Water.
    Cover and on moderate heat bring to a boil and then simmer for~5mins to allow the flavors to absorb into the Tofu.
    Pour in a beaten Egg around the Tofu and top with the roughly chopped Green Onions as a garnish.
    Simmer for a final~30 seconds, cover and serve.
    Voila!

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