Dobu Jorim

• servings: 1-2
• active time: 25mins
• total time: 40mins

Ingredients

. firm tofu

. shiitake mushrooms

. 1 onion, diced

. 2 spring onions

. 3tbsp soy

. 2 cloves of garlic

. 1tsp grated ginger

. 2tsp chili flakes

. 1tsp paprika

. 1tbsp sesame oil

. 1tbsp sugar

. 1tbsp mirin

. 1tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

- slice tofu into squares, lay out on pan and cover in 1tbsp soy sauce, then place paper towels and use something heavy to press tofu

- soak shiitake mushrooms in 120ml hot water

- add onion to cold pan with oil, bring heat to medium and the cook on low for 10-15mins

- mix sauce of spring onion whites, chili, garlic, ginger, paprika, soy, sesame oil, sugar, mirin and sesame seeds then set aside

- squeeze mushrooms into sauce along with mushroom water, then slice

- remove onions and add to sauce

- pat down tofu and sear on medium-high

- once flipped add sauce and mushrooms to each piece, lower to medium and pour in remaining sauce

- simmer with lid on for 5mins, then remove lid and reduce sauce to desired consistency

- serve over rice and garnish with spring onion greens and sesame seeds