Buta Dofu Pork with Tofu
Savor the rich, umami-packed flavors of Buta Dofu, a comforting Japanese dish featuring tender slices of pork belly and hearty cubes of firm tofu simmered in a deeply savory soy sauce-based broth. This quick and easy recipe is brought to life with the aromatic blend of garlic and ginger, while a touch of mirin and sake adds a hint of sweetness and depth. Thickened with a silky cornstarch slurry, the sauce beautifully coats every bite, making it the perfect companion to a bowl of steaming white rice. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for weeknight dinners, Buta Dofu balances simplicity and flavor, offering a cozy, protein-rich meal that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pork belly, thinly sliced
- 400 grams Firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 2 tablespoons Sake
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 200 milliliters Chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Drain the tofu and pat dry. Cut it into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and chicken or vegetable stock to create the sauce. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the thinly sliced pork belly to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pork is lightly browned.
Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and bring to a gentle simmer.
Carefully add the tofu cubes to the skillet, making sure they are evenly distributed. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
While the tofu simmers, prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with water in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet, stirring gently to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with sliced green onions, if desired.
Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.1 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 686 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 700 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
