Soy milk tofu with spicy sesame pork
Silky tofu and creamy soy milk topped with rich sesame pork miso create a comforting, protein-packed dish that feels indulgent while staying light and wholesome.
What to drink with it
This creamy soy milk tofu bowl is the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. Soft tofu is gently simmered in a savory soy milk sauce until silky smooth, then topped with a rich and fragrant sesame pork miso. The combination is hearty, satisfying, and packed with umami in every bite.
Despite its luxurious taste, this dish comes together with simple ingredients and minimal effort. Whether you're looking for a quick solo dinner, a cozy lunch, or a high-protein meal, this recipe delivers big flavor with surprisingly wholesome ingredients.
What you'll need
- <Pork Miso Topping>
- 100g ground pork
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 clove ginger, grated
- 1 tsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste)
- 1 tsp miso
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp cooking sake
- 4 tbsp ground sesame seeds
- <Tofu Base>
- 200g firm tofu, drained
- 150ml soy milk (unsweetened preferred)
- 1½ tbsp mentsuyu
- 1/2 tsp chicken stock powder
- 1 tbsp potato starch or cornstarch
- <Toppings>
- Chopped green onion, to taste
- Chili oil, to taste
How to make it
Heat a frying pan and cook the ground pork. Season with salt and pepper, then add the grated garlic, grated ginger, and doubanjiang. Stir-fry until fragrant.
Add the miso, Worcestershire sauce, and cooking sake. Mix well, then stir in the ground sesame seeds. Cook until most of the moisture evaporates. Set aside.
Cut the drained tofu into bite-sized pieces.
In a saucepan, combine the soy milk, mentsuyu, chicken stock powder, and potato starch. Mix thoroughly before turning on the heat.
Add the tofu and cook over medium heat, stirring gently until the sauce thickens.
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the sesame pork miso. Garnish with green onions and chili oil as desired.
Tips
- Unsweetened soy milk is recommended, but regular soy milk or milk also works well.
- Thoroughly draining the tofu helps prevent a watery flavor.
- Add extra chili oil if you prefer more heat.
- Ground sesame seeds add richness and nutty depth, so don't skip them.