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Kanazawa-style Simmered Chicken and Tofu

Savory Kanazawa-style Simmered Chicken and Tofu for Cozy Nights

This Kanazawa-style Simmered Chicken and Tofu is a comforting dish perfect for chilly nights, combining umami flavors in a rich broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 500 grams Chicken Thigh Fillets skin-on or skinless works well
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Dashi Stock essential for authentic flavor
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 2 tablespoons Sake optional
For the Vegetables
  • 200 grams Shiitake Mushrooms medium-sized with stems removed
  • 1 medium Carrot sliced into 5mm thick rounds
  • 200 grams Choy Sum or Spinach, choose neutral-flavored greens
For the Tofu
  • 200 grams Thick Fried Tofu (Atsuage) or substitutions include tofu puffs
Coating Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Flour can substitute with cornflour or cornstarch
For Garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon Wasabi optional, serve on the side

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Slice the chicken thighs into thin, bite-sized pieces and coat them lightly with flour.
  2. Prepare the atsuage by pouring boiling water over it to clean and soften, then cut into blocks.
  3. Blanch the choy sum for 30 seconds in boiling water and cool them in an ice bath.
  4. Combine all broth ingredients in a saucepan and add the atsuage, shiitake mushrooms, and carrot slices.
  5. Gradually add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are submerged in the simmering broth.
  6. Cook for 3 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and observe the broth thickening.
  7. Serve hot with choy sum on the side, optionally garnished with wasabi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle extra soy sauce for added flavor. Cool Jibuni before refrigerating to maintain flavors. If reheating, add a splash of water or dashi.

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