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Japanese tofu curry served on a plate over rice.
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Japanese Tofu Curry

Discover how to make delicious Japanese Tofu Curry, a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish made with firm tofu, green beans, and a rich Japanese curry roux. Perfect for a quick, one-plate meal that's light yet satisfying, this recipe is easy to prepare in under 10 minutes and great for meal prepping!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Japanese Tofu Curry
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 222kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Blocks Curry Roux
  • 1/2 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor
  • 1/4 Cup Onion chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Green Beans chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Tofu cubed
  • 1 1/2 Cups Water
  • 2 Cups Rice

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients to make Japanese tofu curry on the countertop.
  • Drain the tofu and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Trim the green beans if needed, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
    Chopped green beans and tofu on a prep board.
  • Heat some cooking oil over high heat in a Dutch oven or large pot. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions and cook for about 1-2 minutes, until they turn golden brown.
    Chopped onions being seared in a pot.
  • Pour in 1 1/2 cups of water and bring it to a gentle boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low. Add the chopped green beans, tofu, curry roux, and any secret ingredients you want to add. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally and partially covering, until the curry thickens. Serve the curry over rice.
    Japanese tofu curry with green beans in a pot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg