Niku Tofu: Simmered Pork & Tofu
Tender pork belly simmers with silky tofu in a savory-sweet soy broth until both are deeply flavored. A classic Japanese comfort dish ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 14 oz firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 cup dashi or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp ginger, sliced into thin matchsticks
- 2 whole scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- 1
Heat a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. Add pork in a single layer without crowding.
- 2
Cook until pork is browned on both sides and fat renders, ~3 minutes per side. Stir occasionally.
- 3
Pour soy sauce, mirin, and dashi into the pot. Add ginger slices. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Slide tofu cubes into the simmering broth, keeping them intact. Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes.
- 5
Taste the broth. Add a pinch more salt or soy sauce if needed. Scatter scallions over the top.
- 6
Serve hot in shallow bowls with broth spooned over pork and tofu.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy pot or Dutch oven (5-quart)
- sharp knife
- wooden spoon
- shallow bowls
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