Fried Tofu Oyakodon Set Meal

Steps

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1. 1
   For the komatsuna side dish: blanch the komatsuna and cut into pieces, then sauté with shimeji and shiitake mushrooms, seasoning with fish sauce, sugar and water to make a light, refreshing side.
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2. 2
   For the kinpira burdock: julienne the burdock root and carrot, slice the chili, and stir-fry in sesame oil. Add sake, soy sauce, mirin and sugar, cook until well seasoned, then finish with a sprinkle of white sesame seeds.
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   For the oyakodon: slice the onion and cut the scallion into pieces, then simmer them together with the deep-fried tofu in a mix of dashi, soy sauce, mirin and sugar until well flavored.
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4. 4
   Once the sauce has reduced slightly, pour in the beaten eggs, cover and cook until the eggs are softly set.
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5. 5
   Spoon the tofu-and-egg oyakodon mixture over a bowl of cooked rice, then serve alongside the komatsuna salad and kinpira burdock for a complete, healthy set meal.
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