Perfect with steamed rice! Sweet-Savory Simmered Pork Loin and Tofu
Perfect with steamed rice!Sweet-Savory Simmered Pork Loin and Tofu
4.6
(5 reviews)Time
By steaming and simmering, the flavors soak in quickly, creating an appetizing dish in no time. A sprinkle of shichimi (Japanese seven-spice blend) adds a big boost of flavor and a nice accent.
Calories
426kcal
Carbs
12g
Fat
25.5g
Protein
30.6g
Net Carbs
11.1g
Sodium
864.6mg
* per serving
* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.
* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).
Ingredients [ 2 servings ]
- thinly sliced pork loin200 g
- firm tofu1 block (300 g)
- water100 ml
- green onion4 stalks
☆ Seasonings
- sake1 tablespoon
- mirin1 tablespoon
- sugar½ tablespoon
- soy sauce1 ½ tablespoons
- grated ginger½ teaspoon
Please Note
Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.
Instructions
1
Put the seasonings marked with ☆ in a bowl and mix. Add the pork and toss to coat.
2
Trim off the root ends of the green onions and cut them into 1 1/4-inch (3 cm) lengths.
3
Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces with your hands and place it in a frying pan. Arrange the pork from step 1 over the tofu along with the seasonings, add the water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and simmer over low heat for 8 minutes.
4
Add the green onions, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 1 minute.
5
Serve on a plate or in a bowl.
Note:
If you like, sprinkle with shichimi chili pepper before serving.
