Savoury Tofu Rice September 3, 2006

 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups rice, wash and drain
• 1/2 piece firm tofu
• 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in cold water till they’re soft
• 2 carrots
• 2 cups dashi stocks, 3 tbs soy sauce, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tbs each mirin and sake

Steps

1. Cut tofu, shiitake, and carrots into 8mm dice.
2. Heat the remaining ingredients in a pot. Add the tofu/veg mixture and cook 7-8 min. Drain and set aside, reserving liquid.
3. Put the rice in a rice cooker. Add the liquid from step 2, plus enough water to reach the 2-cup level. Start the rice cooker.
4. When the rice is ready, put the tofu mixture on top and close the cooker. Let stand for 10 min to steam. Gently fold mixture into rice, serve.