simmered tofu & spinach
- Serves: 4
- Calories: 94 kcal
- Total Time: 25 m
- Prep: 10 m
- Cook: 15 m
- Japanese: Tōfu to hōrensō no nimono

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ingredients:
- 1 tofu block
- 300 g fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 240 ml bonito soup stock

step 1:
Cut the tofu block in half lengthwise. Place knife halfway down the side of the block and slice across. Then cut across into thirds to make 12 bite-size pieces.

step 2:
Cut off the stems of the spinach and wash. Cut the spinach into 5 cm. long pieces.

step 3:
Pour the bonito soup stock into a pan. Add the sugar and the soy sauce. Bring to a boil.

step 4:
Add the tofu and spinach. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

comment:
The combination of spinach and tofu, which is low–calorie and includes protein, makes this a healthy dish. The sweetened soy sauce the suits the plain taste of tofu and spinach very well.

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