Tofu Oyakodon

Wide white bowl topped with a tofu and egg dish over rice, garnished with sliced scallions

Oyakodon literally translates to "parent-and-child rice bowl" because it's made with chicken and egg. Kind of foul when you really think about it.

So we're keeping the egg and swapping the chicken for tofu for a vegetarian version of the dish. The tofu soaks up a savory-sweet, umami-packed broth, then the eggs tie everything together.

The whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes with stuff you probably already have. Serve it over rice (which soaks up that yummy broth), and that's dinner. Or lunch. Or your midnight snack. I'm not judging.

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Courses: Mains, Sides

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 2

Calories: 505

Dietary: Dairy-free, High-protein, Vegetarian

Description

Oyakodon, but made with tofu instead of chicken.

Ingredients

8 oz extra firm tofu, cut into ¾” pieces
3 large eggs
1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
1 1/2 cup water
1 tsp dashi powder
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp sugar
1 ½ cup cooked rice

Instructions

1
To a shallow pan, add the water, dashi powder, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Stir, then add the onion, scallion whites, and tofu. Turn the heat to medium. Let simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, or until the broth is mostly reduced.
2
Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Use chopsticks or a fork to gently break apart the yolk (do not beat the eggs). Pour the eggs evenly over the tofu and onions. Cover with a lid and cook for 1 minute, just until the egg whites are set.
3
Serve over cooked rice, making sure to include the broth. Garnish with the scallion greens. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Serving Size 1/2 recipe

Amount Per Serving
Calories 505kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Total Carbohydrate 54g18%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

To make this fully vegan, you can substitute in vegetable broth and vegan eggs!

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Tofu Oyakodon

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