Yakidofu
Bring your toddler’s lunch ideas to life with Yakidofu - a range of wholesome and delicious bento box meals for toddlers in Australia. With easy-to-follow recipes from all around the world, our unique bento box ideas will excite and entice picky eaters and provide your toddler with an exciting and healthy lunch experience every day. Yakidofu is the perfect solution for busy mums who want to give their toddlers something new and delicious at lunchtime.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Yakidofu, Japanese cooking
- Calories: 250 kcal/serving
- Protein: 20 g/serving
- Carbs: 25 g/serving
- Fats: 11 g/serving
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 block of firm tofu - cut into 1 cm cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tender onion - diced
- 2 cloves of garlic - chopped finely
- 2 tbsp miso paste - mild one preferred
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cups boiling water
Directions
- Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan over low heat.
- Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add the tofu cubes and stir to mix everything together.
- Raise the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Add the miso paste, soy sauce and boiling water. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes.
Recommended Sides
- Brown rice
- Steamed broccoli
- Carrots with sesame seeds
- Avocado slices
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