Fried bean curd is sizzling! Easy and delicious "Kitsune-don"!
A simple, inexpensive, and delicious recipe for "kitsune donburi" using abura-age (deep-fried tofu). The sweet and spicy broth that seeps out of the fried tofu is irresistible.
Material ( For 2 persons )
fried tofu one sheet
green onion one (object)
egg two (objects)
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water) 180ml (6.09us fl oz)
soup stock made from granulated miso or soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon
soy sauce 1 tablespoon
alcohol 1 tablespoon
mirin 1 tablespoon
sugar 1 teaspoon
misjudgement 2 cups
Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

Chew it and the fries sizzle! Here is a simple, inexpensive, and delicious recipe for "Kitsune-don". It is a local dish eaten in Osaka and Kyoto (in Kyoto, it is called "Kinugasa-don").

Simple recipe for "Kitsune-don (Kinugasa-don)" with deep-fried tofu

Ingredients (for 2 servings)

1 piece of deep-fried tofu
1 green onion
2 eggs
180 ml water
1/2 teaspoon Japanese soup stock
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet cooking rice wine)
1 tsp sugar
2 cups rice

Directions

Pour boiling water over fried tofu to remove oil, and squeeze.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

Cut in half horizontally, then cut into bite-size pieces about 2 to 3 cm wide.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

Cut the leeks diagonally and crack the egg into the container to break it up.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

Combine water, Japanese soup stock, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar in a pot and bring to a boil, then add fried tofu.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

When it comes to a boil, add green onions.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

When the leeks are cooked, pour in the beaten eggs.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

When the eggs have set to a certain degree, turn off the heat. The trick is not to mix too much.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

Top with rice in a bowl or rice bowl and serve!

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

How does kitsune-don (Kinugasa-don) taste?

I can't get enough of the fried bean curd that soaks up the broth as you bite into it! Combined with the richness of the fried bean curd oil, you can enjoy the deep sweet and spicy taste.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

The flavor of the softly coated egg and crispy green onions are also a perfect match! The simplicity of this dish allows the deliciousness of each ingredient to stand out.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)

If you like, sprinkle some shichimi (seven spices) or sansho (Japanese pepper) on top for an extra kick of flavor. Since it can be prepared quickly, it is recommended for days when you do not have much time to spare.

Fried bean curd with a bowl of rice topped with a bowl of kitsune (fried bean curd)