This cozy side dish is packed with nutrients!
Iron-rich spinach and high-protein, low-calorie tofu come together in a warm, comforting bowl.
Gently sweetened with mirin, it's easy to eat and perfect for chilly days.
The silky tofu and fluffy eggs make for a soothing dish that goes down effortlessly.
10 minutes
coto
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 1 bunch spinach
- 2 eggs
- 10 1/2 oz firm tofu
- A3/4 cup water
- A2 tbsp. mentsuyu (3x concentrate)
- A1 tbsp. mirin
- A1 tbsp. potato starch or cornstarch
- A1 tsp. chicken bouillon powder
- salt, to taste (optional)
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil (for cooking eggs) (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Prepare the spinach
Cut the spinach into 1 ½-inch-long pieces. Place in a microwave-safe bowl, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for 2 minutes. Rinse under cold water and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- 2
Cook the eggs
Beat the eggs. Heat 1 tsp. vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the eggs and cook until softly scrambled. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Make the sauce
In the same skillet, add all ingredients from section A (water, mentsuyu, mirin, starch, and bouillon). Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens into a sauce. - 4
Combine
Cut the tofu into 6 large pieces and add to the sauce. Once the mixture begins to bubble, gently stir in the spinach and scrambled eggs. Add a pinch of salt for extra flavor, if desired. Serve warm.
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