For days when you still don't feel quite right. A simple, nourishing recovery dish: 'Fried Tofu and Egg Simmer'
"I want to eat something, but I don't have the energy for meat or fish..." "My stomach feels off..." "I'm so exhausted I just want to eat something light and go to sleep." I have a go-to dish I always make at times like those.
| More luxurious than an egg bowl, and gentler than a chicken and egg bowl
When I'm feeling really under the weather, I make rice porridge, but once I start to recover a little, don't you find yourself craving the aroma of dashi and a sweet-and-savory flavor?
That said, meat and fish feel a bit heavy... Or, when you want to eat and go straight to bed, how about a "Fried Tofu and Egg Simmer," which is more luxurious than an egg bowl and gentler than a chicken and egg bowl? It has plenty of broth, so you can slide it down with rice easily.
Actually, the secret to its deliciousness is adding just a little bit of dried daikon radish. It acts as a substitute for dashi, and because you have to chew it well, it satisfies both your stomach and your heart. It's a recovery dish that helps you regain your energy little by little as you eat it.
Now, let me introduce it to you right away!
| Ingredients (for 2 people)
1 piece of fried tofu (80g)
2 eggs
1 handful of dried daikon radish (about 10g)
160ml water
1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1/2 tablespoon beet sugar
| How to make
Cut 1 piece of fried tofu (80g) into 1cm strips and pour hot water over it. This removes excess oil and makes it easier for the flavors to soak in.
In a pot as small as possible to fit the ingredients, add 160ml of water,
1.5 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1/2 tablespoon beet sugar, 1 handful of dried daikon radish (about 10g), and the fried tofu with the water squeezed out.
Heat over medium heat with the lid off, and let it simmer for 3 minutes after it comes to a boil.
When there are 30 seconds left, add 2 beaten eggs.
Cover with a lid and wait for 1 minute to let the egg mixture cook through, and it's done.
It's better to eat after it has cooled down slightly rather than piping hot. If you prefer to eat it very hot, try adding a little extra soy sauce.
| I want you to make this while imagining fun plans
Thank you for reading this far.
I was surprised by how many more "likes" the jujube porridge I introduced previously received than I imagined. I wonder if everyone is feeling the SOS from their hearts and bodies due to stress...
That's why this time, I introduced something I always make when I've started to recover a little from being at rock bottom.
At times like that, you just feel more and more impatient, wanting to get better quickly. Since it's spring, you naturally want to start moving again, don't you? I would be happy if you could make this while imagining fun plans for the day you can move around freely again.
▼ It was featured in the list of books born from note (2024). I'm happy that it was also used for the top image (bottom left).