JAPANESE MOM'S TOFU STIR-FRY

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My Mom NEVER buys extra firm tofu, just doesn't like the texture. One day (about 20 years ago) she bought extra firm by mistake. She didn't want to go back to the store, and didn't want to waste perfectly good food, so she came up with this recipe that has become a favorite for me. Now, she occassionally buys extra firm tofu on purpose! I love this and make it often when I want a simple quick lunch or supper.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 ounces tofu, extra firm (must be extra firm, this won't work with "silken" or soft)
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
3 green onions (1/2 inch slices)
1/4 cup soy sauce (use more if you like)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon mirin
2 -3 tablespoons sesame oil (no substitutes!)

Steps:

  • Remove tofu from container and drain. In a large bowl, mash the tofu with a potato masher. Place crumbles in a strainer and allow as much excess water to drain out as possible. (This is VERY important! Do not skip this step!).
  • While tofu is draining in strainer, peel and shred carrots and prepare green onions.
  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce,sugar and mirin.
  • In a large skillet, heat sesame oil. When oil is hot, add carrots and green onions. Saute for 2-3 minutes, add the tofu and mix together, continue to saute.
  • Add soy sauce mixture. Allow to cook until carrots are tender but not over cooked.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 2100.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12, Protein 21.5

Jenious Guru
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I made this stir fry for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate it all up.


Abubakar Zainab
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This stir fry is so delicious and healthy! I love that it's made with simple ingredients.


PAULINE Mungai
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I've made this stir fry several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Segun McMedal
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Himaru Sadev
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Keotshepile Matabane
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This stir fry is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Sharafat Ali
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different vegetables and sauces and it's always delicious.


Md Aminul
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Patlu Cr4
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I made this stir fry for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater son ate it all up.


Aqib Patoli
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This stir fry is so flavorful and healthy! I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients.


M Usman
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I've made this tofu stir fry several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover tofu.


Jeremiah Arnold
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This tofu stir fry is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of flavors. Soya sauce, Mirin and Sake makes the perfect Japanese stir fry sauce.