10 Min Japanese Simmered Tofu Hot Pot - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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