🇯🇵 Japanese Cuisine · Breakfast

Tofu Breakfast Bowl

Prep

5 mins

Cook

0 mins

Serves

1

Difficulty

Easy

Silken tofu served cold with katsuobushi, grated ginger, and a drizzle of soy sauce for a light morning meal.

Ingredients

  • 500g large prawns
  • 400g ramen noodles
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp wasabi paste
  • 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
  • 2 shiitake mushrooms, chopped
  • a handful of fresh shiso leaves, chopped
  • mirin, for serving
  • 2 cups dashi stock
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather and prep the panko breadcrumbs and sushi-grade tuna, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

  2. 2

    Heat neutral vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and shiitake mushrooms, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the sushi-grade tuna, season with white sesame seeds, and cook until just done, about 0 mins.

  5. 5

    Warm the panko breadcrumbs alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Plate the panko breadcrumbs and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with bonito flakes and finish with a sprinkle of chives.

Tips

Make a double batch — leftovers reheat beautifully for a quick weekday breakfast.

Prep the panko breadcrumbs and sushi-grade tuna the night before to make busy mornings much easier.

A squeeze of citrus or a sprinkle of chives just before serving brightens up the whole plate.