Simmered Beef and Tofu

A recipe for Simmered Beef and Tofu from the cookbook, Classic Home Cooking from Japan! Thinly sliced beef, firm tofu, and green onions are simmered in a light sweet and salty sauce similar to sukiyaki.

Course Main

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword beef, green onion, Japan, Japanese, meat, tofu

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

1 block (8 ounces, 250 grams) firm tofu
4 thin green onions scallions
5 ounces (125 grams) thinly sliced beef

For the simmering liquid:

2/3 cup (160 milliliters) kombu dashi stock
2 1/2 tablespoons (37 milliliters) dark soy sauce Koikuchi, regular soy sauce
2 tablespoons (25 grams) raw sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons (22 milliliters) sake

Instructions

Cut the tofu into 8 pieces. Slice the green onions into 3 inch (8 centimeter) diagonal pieces.
Put all the simmering liquid ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add the tofu and simmer for about 4 minutes.
Add the beef and simmer for a further 3 minutes.
Add the green onions at the end, and simmer briefly.
Serve immediately or allow to cool slightly and serve with plain rice or as a snack while drinking.