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Tofu and Egg Rice Bowl
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Tofu and Egg Rice Bowl

A Japanese vegetarian rice bowl centered on firm tofu, short-grain white rice, and softly set egg. Soy sauce, mirin, ginger, green onions, and toasted sesame oil make it savory and satisfying.

  • 45 minute meal
  • budget friendly
  • dairy free
  • dinner
  • egg
  • family friendly
  • ginger
  • green onions
  • high protein
  • japanese
  • japanese cuisine
  • lunch
  • main course
  • meal prep
  • nut free
  • packed lunch
  • pantry staples
  • rice bowl
  • shellfish free
  • short-grain rice
  • stovetop
  • tofu
  • tofu and egg rice bowl
  • vegetarian
  • weeknight dinner
15 min prep30 min cook4 servingshard
Cuisine
Japanese

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firm tofu · 400 Gram

Simple Truth Organic® Firm Tofu

50%

In recipe$2.01
To buy$3.98
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Simple Truth Organic · 14 oz$1.99 per packageBuy 2Package use: 50%Product matchEstimated

scallions · 4 Each

Green Onions

40%

In recipe$0.52
To buy$1.29
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1 each$1.29 per packageBuy 1Package use: 40%Product matchEstimated

large eggs · 4 Each

Kroger® Grade A Large White Eggs

33%

In recipe$0.73
To buy$2.19
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Kroger · 12 ct$2.19 per packageBuy 1Package use: 33%Product matchEstimated

short-grain white rice · 1.5 Cup

Mahatma Sticky Rice, Short Grain White Rice, Uncooked, 32 oz (907g)

30%

In recipe$1.20
To buy$3.99
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Mahatma · 2 lbr$3.99 per packageBuy 1Package use: 30%Product matchEstimated

soy sauce · 3 Tablespoon

Kikkoman® Soy Sauce

15%

In recipe$0.45
To buy$2.99
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Kikkoman · 10 fl oz$2.99 per packageBuy 1Package use: 15%Product matchEstimated

mirin · 2 Tablespoon

Kikkoman Manjo Aji Mirin Cooking Rice Wine

10%

In recipe$0.50
To buy$4.99
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Kikkoman · 10 fl oz$4.99 per packageBuy 1Package use: 10%Product matchEstimated

toasted sesame oil · 2 Teaspoon

International Collection Toasted Sesame Oil

4%

In recipe$0.39
To buy$9.79
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International Collection · 8.45 fl oz$9.79 per packageBuy 1Package use: 4%Product matchEstimated

fresh ginger · 2 Teaspoon

Organic Ginger Root

3%

In recipe$0.05
To buy$1.60
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1 lb$3.99 per packageBuy 1Package use: 3%Product matchEstimated

neutral cooking oil · 1 Tablespoon

Kroger® 100% Pure Vegetable Oil

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1%

In recipe$0.04
To buy$3.79
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Kroger · 48 fl oz$4.49
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granulated sugar · 1 Teaspoon

Kroger® Pure Cane Granulated Sugar

0%

In recipe$0.01
To buy$4.49
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Kroger · 4 lb$4.49 per packageBuy 1Package use: 0%Product matchEstimated

water · 1.75 Cup

Tap water

0%

In recipe$0.00
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Common ingredient

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$5.90

· only what you use

$1.48

per serving · 4 servings

You pay at checkout$39.10
15% used in this recipe$33.20 unused

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Cook this recipe

  • water-1 3/4 cups
  • short-grain white rice-1 1/2 cups
  • firm tofu-400 g
  • large eggs-4 each
  • soy sauce-3 tablespoons
  • mirin-2 tablespoons
  • neutral cooking oil-1 tablespoon
  • fresh ginger-2 teaspoons
  • toasted sesame oil-2 teaspoons
  • granulated sugar-1 teaspoon
  • scallions-4 each
Centered stainless steel mixing bowl on a neutral light background.Mixing Bowl
Realistic studio photograph of a plain black-handled stainless-steel kitchen spatula centered on a neutral light background.Spatula
Centered nested set of four clear measuring cups with handles on a neutral light background.Measuring Cups
Centered studio photograph of a set of stainless steel measuring spoons on a pale neutral background.Measuring Spoons
Centered rectangular wooden cutting board photographed against a plain light background.Cutting Board
Centered medium stainless-steel saucepan with its fitted lid on a neutral light-gray studio background.Medium saucepan with lid
A centered chef’s knife with a broad stainless-steel blade and dark handle photographed on a light neutral background.Chef’s knife
Centered studio photograph of three plain ivory ceramic serving bowls in graduated sizes on a light neutral background.Serving bowls
Large dark nonstick skillet with a transparent glass lid, centered on a neutral light background.Large nonstick skillet with lid
1
Prepare rice, tofu, and aromatics
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A centered chef’s knife with a broad stainless-steel blade and dark handle photographed on a light neutral background.Chef’s knife

Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well; cut the tofu, grate the ginger, and slice the green onions before cooking.

Keep fingers clear of the knife blade while cutting tofu and slicing green onions.

1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice
400 grams tofu
2 teaspoons ginger
4 Count scallions
2
Cook the rice
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Combine the rinsed rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes; remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Lift the lid away from your face and hands to avoid steam burns.

1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice
1 3/4 cups Water
3
Mix the seasoning sauce
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In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil until the sugar dissolves.

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil
4
Brown the tofu
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Heat neutral cooking oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the tofu cubes, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly golden on several sides.

Add tofu gently to the hot oil to reduce splattering.

1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
400 grams tofu
5
Season the tofu
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Pour the soy sauce mixture over the tofu and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, gently turning the tofu so it becomes glossy and seasoned.

6
Set the eggs
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Large dark nonstick skillet with a transparent glass lid, centered on a neutral light background.Large nonstick skillet with lid

Beat the eggs in a bowl, pour them evenly around the tofu, cover the skillet, and cook over low heat for 2 to 4 minutes until the eggs are just set.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling raw eggs.

Cook eggs until set, especially for children, older adults, pregnant people, or anyone immunocompromised.

4 Each eggs
7
Assemble the bowls
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Centered studio photograph of three plain ivory ceramic serving bowls in graduated sizes on a light neutral background.Serving bowls

Fluff the steamed short-grain rice, divide it among bowls, and spoon the tofu and egg mixture over the top.

8
Garnish and serve

Finish each bowl with thinly sliced green onions and serve while hot and freshly cooked.

4 Count scallions
9

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