Tofu – Japanese Cooking 101

In Appetizer/ Main Dish/ Tofu/ Video
Tofu Steak Recipe

Tofu Steak (豆腐ステーキ) is pan-fried tofu with a Soy Sauce-based savory sauce. Tofu is mild-flavored bean curd and usually cooked in dishes as one…

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In Miso Soup/ Soup/ Tofu/ Video
Miso Soup Recipe

Miso Soup (味噌汁) is, as many of you may already know, a soup flavored with Miso Paste and usually includes Tofu and vegetables. It…

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In Appetizer/ Side Dish/ Tofu/ Video
Atsuage Recipe

Atsuage is deep fried Tofu that you can use without any breaking or using batter. Atsuage is an important ingredient in Japanese cooking, especially…

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In Main Dish/ Tofu/ Video
Mabo Tofu Recipe

Mabo Tofu (or Mapo Tofu) is one of the very popular Chinese dishes in Japan. Tofu in a garlicky, spicy meat sauce is vey tasty,…

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In Beef/ Main Dish/ Tofu/ Video
Niku Tofu Recipe

Niku Tofu (pronounced as Nikudofu) is sliced beef and Tofu cooked in a pot and seasoned with Soy Sauce and sugar. It tastes very…

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In Appetizer/ Tofu/ Video
Agedashi Tofu Recipe

Agedashi Tofu (Agedashidofu) is deep-fried Tofu blocks in savory Dashi sauce. It is one of the most popular appetizers at restaurant bars in Japan, but…

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In Ground Meat/ Main Dish/ Tofu/ Video
Tofu Hamburger Steak Recipe

Hamburger Steak is a very popular western style dish in Japan, and it is often made at home or served at many restaurants. While regular hamburger…

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In Soup/ Video
Sumashijiru Recipe

Sumashijiru is a Japanese clear soup also called Suimono. Sumashijiru can be served for any occasion from everyday to more formal course meals; however, it…

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In Appetizer/ Main Dish/ Tofu/ Video
Yudofu Recipe

Yudofu (Yu Tofu) is Tofu cooked in hot water (Yu) in a pot. It is a very simple Nabe hot pot dish. Usually the…

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In Side Dish/ Tofu/ Video
Hiyayakko (cold tofu salad) Recipe

Hiyayakko is a cold tofu salad with some toppings and soy sauce. It is fresh and cold, and perfect for hot summer. If you…

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