This crispy tofu steak recipe is super simple and makes tofu the star of the show! Learn how to make a savory, delightful vegan dinner with just a few ingredients. Why You Will Love Japanese Tofu Steak Protein-packed, healthy, and quick! This is a perfect dish to make when you’re busy or in a rush […]
Agedashi Tofu (揚げ出し豆腐)
Agedashi Tofu is the must-try appetiser from Japanese restaurants and Izakaya (Japanese pubs/tapas restaurants). Crispy outside, deep-fried soft tofu inside served with a sophisticatedly flavoured sauce called “Tsuyu”. This has a robust umami flavour and is a to die for Japanese dish! Furthermore, it is an unbelievably simple and easy dish to make. Let me […]
Shira ae 白あえ(mashed tofu salad)
Shira ae (白和え) is my favorite traditional Japanese dish. When translated to English it means mashed tofu salad. If you don’t know this Japanese recipe, you are missing out. Why? Because it is healthy, so tasty and super easy to make. So let’s make it. What is Shira Ae? Shira ae is a traditional Japanese […]
Okara sauteed with Vegetables – Delish vegan dish
Okara, sauteed with vegetables is one of the staple Japanese side dishes. It is also called Unohana. This recipe is the ultimate Japanese nutritious vegan dish! Tofu byproduct soy pulp is sauteed with vegetables in umami-packed shiitake mushroom stock. Don’t worry, I will explain all that Japanese vocab in this post. What are Okara and […]
Scrambled Tofu ( Iri Dofu )
Scrambled tofu or Iridofu in Japanese, is a protein packed, delicious and healthy dish flavoured with dried shiitake mushroom umami stock. Scrambled tofu is so good with plain white steamed rice. Apart from taking excess water off the tofu, this dish is a fairly quick meal. No wonder my mother often fed Scrambled tofu to […]
Hiyayakko (冷や奴) Cold Tofu
Hiyayakko (cold tofu) is a traditional and typical summer food in Japan. Tofu does not have much flavour or taste so usually, it is topped with bonito flakes, grated ginger, shallots and soy sauce. These toppings give the tofu a classic Japanese flavour that is so delicious! It’s a very refreshing and easy to prepare dish […]