Chicken Thigh and Tofu Nikudofu
This easy-to-make, flavor-packed dish features chicken thighs and firm tofu seared in a pan until fragrant, then simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. With the added umami of green onions and shimeji mushrooms, it makes a satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with rice.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Cut the ingredients, score the chicken, and marinate with soy sauce → Sear the chicken in the center of the pan and the tofu around the edges until browned on both sides → Add seasonings, green onions, and shimeji mushrooms, then cover and simmer → Plate the dish and sprinkle with shichimi togarashi (seven-flavor chili pepper) if desired
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Cut the ingredients, score the chicken, and marinate with soy sauce → Sear the chicken in the center of the pan and the tofu around the edges until browned on both sides → Add seasonings, green onions, and shimeji mushrooms, then cover and simmer → Plate the dish and sprinkle with shichimi togarashi (seven-flavor chili pepper) if desired
Introduction
This easy-to-make, flavor-packed dish features chicken thighs and firm tofu seared in a pan until fragrant, then simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. With the added umami of green onions and shimeji mushrooms, it makes a satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with rice.
Step 1
Slice the green onions diagonally and separate the shimeji mushrooms into small clusters. Cut the firm tofu into approximately 8 pieces.
Step 2
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, make shallow scores in the meat, add 1 tsp of soy sauce, and massage to marinate.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp of salad oil in a frying pan, place the chicken skin-side down in the center, arrange the tofu around it, and sear over medium heat.
Step 4
Once the chicken and tofu have developed a golden, fragrant crust, flip them over.
Step 5
Add sake, water, sugar, and soy sauce (2 tbsp) in order, then add the green onions and shimeji mushrooms into the gaps in the pan.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
By scoring the chicken and pre-marinating it with soy sauce, the flavors penetrate deeply even in a short cooking time. ✨
Arranging the chicken in the center and the tofu around the perimeter of the pan ensures both get perfectly browned. 🍳
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