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Simmered Kabocha Pumpkin and Fried Tofu with Sweet Soy Sauce
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
Simmered kabocha pumpkin and crispy tofu in a sweet Japanese sauce.
Ingredients:
  • 0.5 kabocha squash - seeded, peeled, and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups prepared dashi stock
  • 1 (10 ounce) package fried tofu, cut into 16 pieces
  • 0.25 onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons sake
  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
Instructions:
  • Place the kabocha in a refreshing water bath for 15 minutes, then gently remove and drain.
  • In a saucepan, mix together kabocha squash, dashi stock, fried tofu, onion, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Cover with aluminum foil and bring to a boil. Simmer until the squash is tender, approximately 15 minutes. Carefully remove the aluminum foil before serving.
  • Allow the dish to cool for 10 minutes before serving.