Recipe: Vegetarian Tofu GyudonDescription: A flavorful vegetarian take on the classic Japanese gyudon using marinated tofu and fresh bok choy.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 35Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 400 g firm tofu, 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 clove garlic, 2 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 whole onion, 200 g bok choy, 2 tablespoon mirin, 4 cups rice, 2 whole green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame seedsInstructions: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Add cubed tofu and let it marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add marinated tofu and stir-fry for 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove tofu from pan and set aside. In the same pan, add remaining sesame oil and sliced onion. Sauté for 2 minutes until slightly translucent. Add bok choy to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp. Return tofu to the pan and combine with bok choy. Drizzle with mirin and cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors. Serve the stir-fry over bowls of cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: vegetarian, Japanese, stir-fryThis Vegetarian Tofu Gyudon recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 35 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
vegetarian
Japanese
stir-fry

Vegetarian Tofu Gyudon

A flavorful vegetarian take on the classic Japanese gyudon using marinated tofu and fresh bok choy.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
September 20, 2025
Vegetarian Tofu Gyudon - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
0.9 poundsfirm tofu

cubed

3 tablespoonssoy sauce
1 tablespoonginger

grated

2 clovesgarlic

minced

2 tablespoonssesame oil
1onion

sliced

0.4 poundsbok choy

chopped

2 tablespoonsmirin
4 cupsrice

cooked

2 wholesgreen onions
Optional

sliced

1 tablespoonsesame seeds
Optional
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Add cubed tofu and let it marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.

2

Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Add marinated tofu and stir-fry for 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove tofu from pan and set aside.

3

In the same pan, add remaining sesame oil and sliced onion. Sauté for 2 minutes until slightly translucent.

4

Add bok choy to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.

5

Return tofu to the pan and combine with bok choy. Drizzle with mirin and cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.

6

Serve the stir-fry over bowls of cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
444
Calories
17.5g
Fat
51.8g
Carbs
22.4g
Protein
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