Main ingredients 🥩
tofugreen onionsoy saucegarlicperilla oil
Imokase's Tofu Stew
A rich and savory tofu stew by Imokase, featuring golden-fried tofu paired with a special homemade soy sauce marinade and perilla oil for deep umami and nutty aroma.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those who want to enjoy a life-changing tofu stew with a crisp exterior, moist interior, and rich, nutty depth of flavor.
- ⭐ People looking for an easy-to-make, foolproof side dish that pairs perfectly with rice, using minimal ingredients.
Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings
- tofu 1 block
- green onion 1 stalk (minced)
- soy sauce 200ml
- minced garlic 1 tablespoon
- sesame seeds as needed
- water as needed
- vegetable oil as needed
- perilla oil 1 full circle
Recipe 🍳
- Mix minced green onion, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, sesame seeds, and water gradually to adjust seasoning without making it too salty, creating a custom soy sauce marinade.
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces of even thickness and size.
- Heat vegetable oil generously in a pan, then add the cut tofu and pan-fry on both sides until golden brown.
- Once the tofu is well-fried, gather it to one side of the pan, then evenly pour the solids and liquid from the prepared soy sauce marinade over the tofu.
- If concerned about burning, add a splash of water and swirl a large circle of perilla oil around the pan.
- Cover the pan and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to fully absorb into the tofu.
- Finish by sprinkling sesame seeds once more before serving.
- Combine minced green onion, soy sauce, garlic, sesame seeds, and water gradually to make a custom soy sauce marinade.
- Cut the tofu and pan-fry it in oil until golden brown.
- Evenly spread the soy sauce marinade over the fried tofu.
- Add a little water and a full circle of perilla oil, then cover and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top to finish.
Cooking tips 💡
- The key to this tofu stew is perilla oil. Drizzling it at the end and simmering with it enhances the tofu’s rich, nutty flavor.
- When preparing the soy sauce marinade, add water gradually to achieve a slightly mild taste—this ensures the final dish isn’t overly salty.
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