Don’t just put it in miso soup!Tasan Shima’s style[The best way to eat fried tofu]I’ve transformed into an Italian… – Yomuno

Hello! I’m momo, a Yomuno writer who wants to know recipes for hearty side dishes♪

Fried tofu can be used in a variety of dishes, but don’t you just end up using it for miso soup? Even such deep-fried tofu can be completely transformed into a completely innovative menu in the hands of the legendary housekeeper Tasan Shima!

I was intrigued by the fact that this fried tofu dish was introduced on a TV program and was hearty and would look great on the table, so I decided to make it.

Is fried tofu stylish?Tasan Shima’s recipe

“Minced meat and egg fried tofu wrap” made by legendary housekeeper Tasan Shima was introduced on Nippon Television’s “Boiling Word 10” (broadcast on November 6, 2020).

Speaking of Tasan Shima, people always talk about his miraculous ability to use ingredients in the refrigerator to create stylish and delicious dishes that look like something you would find at a French restaurant.

With Shima’s help, even fried tofu, which is often used in Japanese cuisine, gets an Italian makeover! There were some parts where I didn’t know the quantities, but I tried to imitate it.

How to make “Minced meat and egg fried tofu wrap” by Tasan Shima

Ingredients (for 4 pieces)

・Silk tofu…1 pack
・Minced meat (minced pork or mixed ground meat is OK)…200g
・Salt…appropriate amount
・Pepper…appropriate amount
・Potato starch…approx. 2 tablespoons
・Fried tofu…2 pieces
・Eggs…4 pieces
・Olive oil…3 tablespoons
・Garlic･･･1 clove
・Canned cut tomatoes…1 can
・Water…200cc
・Sugar…a pinch

*There were some parts of the program where the portions were not listed, so I adjusted the portions.

How to make ① Add minced meat, tofu, salt and pepper, and potato starch to a bowl and mix.

Place the minced meat and drained tofu in a bowl, add salt, pepper, and potato starch, and mix by hand.

By adding tofu to the minced meat, it increases the volume and acts as a binder.

How to make ② Roll chopsticks over the fried tofu

If the tofu is not cut in the middle, such as Inari-san fried tofu, cut it in half.

Place the fried tofu on a cutting board and roll it around with chopsticks! By loosening the tofu thoroughly with chopsticks, you can open the tofu neatly.

en doing this task, I put plastic wrap on the cutting board before I started, which made it easier and less washing up.

How to make ③ Fill the seeds from ① to about half, add the egg and secure with a toothpick.

Let’s stuff the minced meat from earlier into the open fried tofu.

Since you’ll be putting raw eggs on top, it’s best to fill it with about half of the fried tofu!

Crack a raw egg over each stuffed minced meat and secure it with a toothpick!

I was a little nervous for a moment, worried that the eggs would spill out (lol).

How to make ④ Heat olive oil and garlic in a pot, then add canned tomatoes, water, and seasonings to taste.

Heat the olive oil and crushed garlic in a pot, and when it becomes fragrant, add the canned tomatoes and water.

I can already smell the stylish, Italian-style tomato scent, and I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of dish it will be!

Next, add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste!

How to make ⑤ Place the fried tofu stuffed with seeds in the pot from ④ and heat for 15 minutes, then cut in half and serve.

Place the fried tofu from ③ in a pot and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.

I covered it and simmered it to make sure it was cooked all the way to the center.

en the tofu is finished cooking, take out the fried tofu, being careful not to burn yourself, remove the toothpick, and cut it in half on a cutting board. You can rest assured that both the minced meat and eggs are thoroughly cooked ♡

Arrange on a plate, then top with the tomato sauce left in the pot and it’s done!

Italian style with fried tofu and tomato! The cross section is surprising◎

The red of the tomato sauce and the yellow and white of the eggs make this a colorful dish that will brighten up your dining table♪

You can clearly see the border between the minced meat and the egg, and you’ll be excited even before you eat it!

The minced meat with tofu is hearty, but fluffy and soft, making it easy to eat! The sugar added to the tomato sauce gives it a sweet taste, and the fried tofu absorbs the sauce, making it juicy and delicious as you bite into it ♡

I had never made fried tofu and Italian seasoning before, but I was surprised at how well they went together.

Even though it’s the same minced meat dish, it’s easier than hamburger steak or cabbage rolls, so I think I’ll be making it more often from now on!

You can also use it as a side dish for lunch boxes♪ Please try making it!

Deep-fried tofu, which was often associated with Japanese cuisine, can now be transformed into a stylish Italian dish in Tasan Shima’s hands! It’s a hearty and satisfying dish, so it’s also recommended for entertaining.

If you have extra fried tofu in your refrigerator, why not try adding it to your dinner menu?