Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 abura-age (thinly sliced fried tofu)
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 1/2 cup dashi stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup shredded nori (dried seaweed)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Special equipment needed:
- None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the abura-age under hot water to remove excess oil. Cut them into thin strips.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
3. Add the abura-age strips to the saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Place the cooked rice in a bowl.
5. Using a slotted spoon, remove the abura-age strips from the saucepan and place them on top of the rice.
6. Pour the remaining sauce over the abura-age and rice.
7. Top with sliced green onions, shredded nori, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- None
Serving size:
- 2 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 12g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Dashi stock can be substituted with chicken or vegetable broth.
- Mirin can be substituted with sweet white wine or rice vinegar.
- Sake can be substituted with dry white wine or apple juice.
- Sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
- Nori can be substituted with furikake (Japanese seasoning).
Variations:
- Add cooked vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms, or spinach to the dish.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice.
- Add a fried egg on top of the abura-age and rice.
Tips and tricks:
- Be careful not to overcook the abura-age as it can become too soft and fall apart.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the abura-age from the saucepan to prevent excess sauce from getting on the rice.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover abura-age and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, microwave the abura-age and rice for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the abura-age donburi in a traditional Japanese rice bowl.
- Garnish with additional sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Garnishes:
- Sliced green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Pairings:
- Miso soup
- Pickled vegetables
- Japanese green tea
Suggested side dishes:
- Edamame
- Gyoza (Japanese dumplings)
- Tempura vegetables
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the abura-age is too tough, simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes until softened.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to rinse the abura-age under hot water to remove excess oil before cooking.
Food history:
- Abura-age is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine and is often used in dishes such as inari sushi and agedashi tofu.
Flavor profiles:
- The abura-age donburi has a savory and slightly sweet flavor from the soy sauce, mirin, and sake. The toasted sesame seeds add a nutty flavor while the nori adds a slight umami taste.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the abura-age donburi as a main dish for lunch or dinner.
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Region: Japanese