A delicious recipe for "simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in a doughy broth"!
This is a simple side dish that is full of flavor, with the dashi (Japanese soup stock) soaking into the plump, sweet Chinese cabbage and fluffy tofu. All you have to do is cut the ingredients and simmer!
Material ( For 2 persons )
firm tofu 1/2 a dozen
Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris var. amplexicaulis) 150g (5.29oz)
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water) 300cc～
cottonseed oil 1 tablespoon
mirin 1 tablespoon
Simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in kutta-kutta recipe

We introduce a recipe for "Kutakuta-ni Nimono (Chinese cabbage and tofu stew)" that is healthy with vegetables and tofu, yet satisfies your hunger. This dish will make your stomach and mind happy with Chinese cabbage soaked in sweet and spicy broth, and soft tofu that falls apart easily.

Simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in a thick broth

Ingredients

Here is what you need

1/2 tofu
150 g Chinese cabbage
300 cc water
1 tablespoon mentsuyu
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet cooking rice wine)

Directions

Wash Chinese cabbage and cut into 3-4 cm chunks.

Simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in kutta-kutta recipe

Cut tofu into bite-size pieces.

Simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in kutta-kutta recipe

Put water, mentsuyu and mirin in a pot and heat.

Simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in kutta-kutta recipe

When the Chinese cabbage becomes sticky, add tofu. If the water content is too low, add a little more.

Simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in kutta-kutta recipe

Cover and simmer over low-medium heat for about 10 minutes. When the Chinese cabbage is cooked and the tofu has absorbed the flavor, it is ready to serve!

Simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in kutta-kutta recipe

Simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in kutta-kutta recipe

How do Chinese cabbage and tofu taste?

The more you bite into the soft and tender Chinese cabbage, the more the sweetness and umami of the broth overflow. Tofu is soft and fluffy, and is also rich in broth. What a comforting taste! This is a side dish that I want to make and eat for the rest of my life.

Simmered Chinese cabbage and tofu in kutta-kutta recipe

If you have mushrooms such as shimeji and shiitake mushrooms in the refrigerator, you can add them to this dish to make it even more delicious. This time, it is flavored with Japanese soup stock, but you can also use chicken broth or Ajiha to make it Chinese-flavored. Arrange to your liking and enjoy!