Tofu with Mild Egg Sauce

Comfort food with loaded protein.

Yield: 2 servings

Equipments

• microwave
• small pot
  

Ingredients

•  300 g soft tofu, but into bite size
  
• (optional) 2 tbsp chopped green onion
• 1 egg, whisked

Ingredients - Sauce

• 1 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• (optional) 2g ginger, grated
• 4g soumi shantan
• 1/2 tsp umami seasoning
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
  
  
• 1 tbsp (7.5g) corn starch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Directions

1. In a small pot, mix sauce ingredients except for corn starch water and bring it to boil.
2. Meanwhile, microwave tofu on a serving plate or bowl,  uncovered, for 1.5 minutes at 1000 W.
   When done, drain tofu. Set aside.
3. Reduce the heat of pot. Mix in corn starch water in. Bring it boil again.
4. Stir in the egg. Turn off the heat when egg is cooked.
5. Pour the sauce over the tofu. Serve immediately.

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