This classic Japanese dish consists of noodles, beef, tofu, and vegetables simmered in an umami rich broth. Add a side of white rice for a traditional meal.
Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero
Cook Times
Active Prep20
Hands-On Cook10
Hands-Off Cook10
Passive0
Total Time40 minutesminutes
Recipe Serving Size8
Cooking Tools Required
12-inch skillet
Ingredients
1tablespoonavocado oil
1 ½poundrib eye or sirloin steak thinly sliced against the grain into 1x2 inch slices
16ounceextra firm tofu1 cake, cut into 1 inch cubes,
5ouncedrained shirataki noodles OR Miracle Noodlesrinsed and drained
3headbok choycut crosswise into 1 ½ inch strips
1bunchfresh spinachcut into 2 inch lengths
Optional:
4egg
COOKING BROTH (Konbu Stock)
16-inch piece kelp or noriavailable at Asian market
1 ½cupwater
1cupgluten free soy sauce
1cupmirin
Instructions
Start by making the konbu stock. Boil 1 ½ cups water; add the kelp piece, then turn off heat and let stand for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare meat, vegetables, noodles and tofu for cooking.
Heat a large sauté pan to medium-high. Add oil and sauté meat until cooked to medium-rare. Remove meat and reserve.
Add half the reserved konbu stock to the unwashed pan, along with the soy sauce and mirin. Bring to a boil.
Add the tofu, shirataki noodles, and bok choy. Bring to a boil again and add reserved beef and spinach. Drop in eggs (without stirring) if using, and cook until semi-firm, about 5 minutes.
Taste broth and add additional konbu stock if desired for less salty broth.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in the microwave on medium-high power until heated through.