Yudofu (Simmered Tofu)

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خطوة بخطوة

1. 1

   Add the water and kombu to a medium pot or donabe (Japanese clay pot).

2. 2

   Let the kombu soak in the water for at least 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes, to extract flavor.

   حوالي 10 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Soaking longer creates a more flavorful dashi.

3. 3

   While the kombu soaks, prepare the dipping sauce by combining the soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.

   حوالي 2 د

4. 4

   Gently heat the kombu and water over medium-low heat. Do not let it boil.

   حوالي 5 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Boiling kombu can make the dashi bitter.

5. 5

   Just before the water reaches a boil and small bubbles appear around the edges, remove the kombu from the pot.

   حوالي 1 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: You can reserve the kombu to make a second, weaker dashi or finely chop it and add to other dishes.

6. 6

   Carefully add the tofu cubes to the kombu dashi.

   حوالي 1 د

7. 7

   Simmer the tofu gently for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to warm through without boiling vigorously.

   حوالي 7 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: The goal is to gently warm the tofu, not cook it further.

8. 8

   Serve the warm yudofu immediately in individual bowls with a portion of the dipping sauce on the side.

9. 9

   Garnish with sliced scallion and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi, if desired.