Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

Silken tofu

cubed

4 piece

Shiitake mushroom

sliced

1 bag

Enoki mushrooms

shredded

1 packet

Shimeji mushrooms

shredded

2 stalk

Green onions

chopped

2 unit

Eggs

beaten

600 ml

Bonito dashi stock

strong

2 tbsp

Usukuchi soy sauce

2 tbsp

Sake

2 tbsp

Hon-Mirin

2 tsp

Juice from grated ginger

grated

1 unit

Katakuriko slurry

1 pinch

Ichimi spice

Step 1
~2 min

Slice the shiitake mushrooms.

Step 2
~2 min

Discard the stiff roots of the enoki and shimeji mushrooms and shred them.

Step 3
~2 min

Cut the silken tofu into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4
~2 min

Chop the green onions.

Step 5
~2 min

Beat the eggs lightly.

Step 6
~2 min

Heat the dashi stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Step 7
~2 min

Add all the mushrooms to the pan and simmer until they are cooked through.

Step 8
~2 min

Add the tofu and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Step 9
~2 min

Pour in the usukuchi soy sauce, sake, hon-mirin, and grated ginger juice.

Step 10
~2 min

Add the katakuriko slurry (katakuriko dissolved in water) little by little to thicken the soup, stirring constantly.

Step 11
~2 min

Stir in the beaten egg and immediately turn off the heat.

Step 12
~2 min

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.

Step 13
~2 min

Sprinkle on some ichimi or shichimi spice if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of dashi stock to achieve desired consistency.

Be careful not to overcook the tofu, as it can become crumbly.

Garnish with additional chopped green onions for added freshness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The dashi stock can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a main course or side dish.

Pair with steamed rice and pickled vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Pickled Vegetables
Miso Soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, often eaten during colder months.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Comfort Food Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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