Thick fried tofu with simmered eggs (Japanese daily recipe)

💗 Thick fried tofu with simmered eggs

Looking for a comforting Japanese tofu dish?

This thick fried tofu with simmered eggs is warm, hearty, and full of flavor. Thick slices of atsuage (fried tofu) are simmered with onion and nira (garlic chives) in a sweet and savory broth made with dashi, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Finished with gently cooked eggs, it’s a satisfying dish that’s perfect with a bowl of steamed rice.

💚INGREDIENTS     3 Serving

2    thick fried tofu (atsuage)

1/2       onion

1/2 bunch    garlic chives

2   egg

A)  1 cup    fish soup (hondashi)

      1 Tbsp     soy sauce

       1 Tbsp     mirin

       1   tsp   sugar

💛DIRECTIONS

1 Soak the thick fried tofu in hot water to remove the excess oil, Drain. Cut the thick fried tofu into easy-to-eat pieces.

Slice the onion thinly,Cut the garlic chives into 5 cm wide.

Break and beat the eggs in a mixing bowl

2. Add A in a pot. Boil and add the thick fried tofu and the onion. Simmer until the onion is soft. Add the garlic chives amd simmer quickly.

3. Drizzle eggs. Simmer until the eggs become half-cooked.

4. Arrange the dishes in a serving bowl.

Slice the onion thinly

Cut the thick fried tofu into easy-to-eat pieces

FInished product

💜Atsuage nutrition:

Thick fried tofu, or atsuage, isn’t just tasty — it’s also packed with nutrition. Since it’s made from tofu that’s lightly deep-fried, you get all the benefits of soy: plant-based protein, calcium, and iron, plus a bit more richness from the outer layer.

It’s a great option if you're trying to eat less meat but still want something filling and satisfying. Atsuage soaks up flavors beautifully, making it perfect for soups, stews, or quick stir-fries — healthy and delicious all in one!