Recipe Spicy Tofu Donburi
This donburi combines tender tofu with a spicy mabo sauce, all served on a bed of steamed rice. This comforting, flavorful dish, with its Chinese influences, is a true classic in modern Japanese cuisine. Perfect for a simple, nourishing meal, it offers a subtle balance of sweetness, spice and varied textures. An ideal option for tofu lovers in search of new flavors.
- Author
- iRASSHAi
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cooking Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 150 g plain cooked rice
- 100 g firm tofu, cubed
- 3 tablespoons Mabo sauce
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- A pinch of shichimi (Japanese chili pepper)
Directions
- Cut the tofu into 2 cm cubes. Drain on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and sauté gently for a few minutes, until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour the Mabo sauce into the pan with the golden tofu. Simmer over a low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the tofu to soak up the sauce.
- Place the hot plain rice in bowls. Top with tofu in Mabo sauce.
- Cut the spring onions into thin slices and sprinkle over the tofu. Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds and add a pinch of shichimi for a little spice. Serve hot.
