Ingredients
Method
- Slice the onion: Thinly slice ¼ onion.
- Mix everything: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the onion, 3 ounces tofu (torn into small bite-size chunks with your hands), ¼ canned tuna (remove excess water well), 1 tablespoon mirin, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, and ½ teaspoon dashi powder. Mix well until combined.
- Microwave: Cover and microwave for about 3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add egg: Beat 1 large egg in a small bowl. Stir the tofu mixture in the medium bowl once more, then pour the beaten egg over the top. Do not stir!
- Microwave: Cover and microwave for about 30 seconds, until the egg is cooked to your liking.
- Serve: Spoon the tofu and egg over cooked rice. Garnish with minced green onions, shredded nori seaweed, and shichimi, if you like. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ingredients Notes
- Tofu: Use silken tofu for soft texture or firm tofu for chewy bites.
- Dashi powder: Choose a natural dashi like Kayanoya for a clean, rich flavor.
- Shichimi: This Japanese seven-flavor chili pepper blend adds spice to donburi dishes.
- Protein swaps: Replace canned tuna with imitation crab, canned chicken, or fish for a different donburi variation.
- Serving suggestions: Pair with miso soup and veggie-packed, not sweet-and-savory flavored side dishes, like sunomono. Make extra sides at dinner for a quick breakfast or lunch.
