Atsuage Nii (Simmered Fried Tofu)厚揚げ煮 (燉炸豆腐)
A classic Japanese comfort food, Atsuage Nii features thick slices of deep-fried tofu (atsuage) simmered gently in a savory-sweet dashi-based sauce until tender and infused with flavor. Garnished with fresh green onions, it's a simple yet satisfying side dish or light meal.
01Ingredients
- 2 pieces (approx. 350g) Atsuage (thick fried tofu)
- 200ml Dashi stock
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 1 tablespoon Sake (cooking wine)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 stalk Green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Nutrition (per serving)284kcal
- Protein18.5g
- Carbs8.2g
- Fat18.1g
Fiber 1.2 gSodium 892 mg
02Steps
- Blanch atsuage in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes to remove excess oil. Drain well and pat dry. Cut each piece into halves or quarters.
- In a medium pot, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the prepared atsuage to the simmering sauce. Place a small lid (otoshibuta) directly on top of the atsuage, or use parchment paper with a hole in the center, to ensure even cooking and flavor absorption. Simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat, or until the atsuage has absorbed the flavors and is tender.
- Remove from heat. Dish out the Atsuage Nii into serving bowls. Garnish with thinly sliced green onion before serving.
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