This comforting Japanese dish combines tender sliced beef, soft tofu, and chewy shirataki noodles in a rich, sweet-savory soy-based sauce.
The flavor is similar to sukiyaki, making it deeply satisfying while still being simple enough for everyday cooking. It pairs perfectly with steamed rice and is also great for meal prep.
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 200g (7 oz) thinly sliced beef
- 1 block firm tofu (fried or fresh), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pack shirataki noodles (parboiled and drained)
- 1/2 leek or green onion, sliced diagonally
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp sake
- 3 tbsp mirin
- 1.5 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup dashi (optional)
- A little water (if needed)
- Cooking oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the shirataki noodles
Dry-fry the shirataki noodles in a pan over medium heat to remove excess moisture. This step helps improve texture and prevents a watery dish.
2. Sauté the vegetables
Add a small amount of oil to the pan and sauté the sliced leek until softened and fragrant.
3. Cook the beef and sauce
Add the sliced beef and cook until it changes color.
Pour in the soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, and dashi, then let everything simmer together.
4. Add tofu and simmer
Gently add the tofu pieces. If needed, add a little water to adjust the sauce.
Simmer for a few minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
🍚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✔ Sukiyaki-style flavor without complicated steps
- ✔ Healthy and low-carb thanks to shirataki noodles
- ✔ Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
- ✔ Easy one-pan Japanese dish
💡 Tips
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
- Serve with a bowl of steamed rice for a complete meal.
🥢 Serving Idea
For a more authentic Japanese experience, enjoy it with:
- Steamed white rice
- A soft-boiled egg (optional, sukiyaki-style)
This comforting Japanese dish combines thinly sliced beef, tofu, and shirataki noodles in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce. It’s perfect with steamed rice and great for meal prepping!
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