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Vegetarian Oyakodon

Vegetarian Oyakodon

Japanese
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20 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

20 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

400 kcalper person
Protein 22g
Carbs 60g
Fats 12g

About this dish

Cubes of tofu simmered with onion in a sweet kombu-based soy sauce, bound with softly set beaten egg over rice. A vegetarian spin on the classic parent-and-child bowl, built without bonito.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Eggs, Soya

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionthinly sliced1
  • Spring onionssliced1

Dairy & Eggs

  • Eggslightly beaten5

Plant Proteins

  • Firm tofupressed, cut into bite-sized pieces400 g

Tins & Jars

  • Kombu dashi300 ml

Dried Goods

  • Short-grain rice300 g
  • Caster sugar15 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Soy sauce60 ml
  • Mirin40 ml

Utensils

  • Large frying pan

Method

1

Rinse the rice, then cook in a rice cooker or saucepan according to the packet instructions and keep warm.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Combine the kombu dashi, soy sauce, mirin and caster sugar in a frying pan and bring to a simmer.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Add the sliced onion and simmer for 4 minutes until softened.

Approx. 4 minutes
4

Add the tofu pieces and simmer for 4 minutes until infused with the sauce.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Pour half the beaten egg evenly over the tofu and onion, cover, and cook for 1 minute until just beginning to set.

Approx. 1 minute
6

Pour over the remaining egg, cover again, and cook for 1 minute more until softly set but still a little runny.

Approx. 1 minute
7

Slide the tofu and egg mixture onto bowls of rice and scatter with sliced spring onion.

Approx. 3 minutes