Tofu Rice Bowl Recipe 🍱 ASMR Cooking | Easy Izakaya Recipe

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside – this Easy Tofu Steak Donburi is Chef Katsu’s modern Izakaya-style rice bowl! In this quick Japanese-inspired recipe, Chef Katsu shows you his microwave tofu hack to remove excess moisture fast — so your tofu steak turns perfectly golden and crispy in the pan while staying tender and juicy inside. With just a few simple ingredients, this savory-sweet soy mirin sauce transforms everyday tofu into a comforting Japanese donburi that feels like a night out at an Izakaya in Tokyo. Chef Katsu’s modern take on a classic donburi proves that simple ingredients can create deep umami flavor. Timestamps: 00:00 Chef Katsu’s Interview 00:16 Tofu-Microwave-Hack & Prep 00:36 Chopping onion, frying & draining tofu 01:08 Preparing soy mirin sauce 01:42 Filling a bowl with rice 01:55 Cutting and arranging the tofu 02:05 Pouring the sauce & garnish 02:14 Tasting & outro Ingredients: • 1 block tofu (300 g) • 2-3 tbsp Cornstarch (for coating) • 2-3 tbsp neutral oil (for frying) For the Sauce: • 1 tbsp oil • 1/2 onion, finely chopped • 6 tbsp Mirin • 1.5-2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp water • 2 garlic cloves To Serve: • Cooked rice • Spring onions (for garnish) Instructions: ❶ Heat the tofu in the microwave for about 3 minutes to remove excess water. Then wrap it in paper towels and let it drain. ❷ Coat the tofu with cornstarch to make it crispy when frying. ❸ Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. ❹ Fry the tofu on all sides until golden brown, then set it on a rack to drain. ❺ Wipe the pan with a paper towel, reheat it, and add 1 tbsp of oil. ❻ Add the finely chopped onion and fry until golden brown. ❼ Deglaze with Mirin and bring it to a brief simmer. ❽ Stir in soy sauce and water. ❾ Grate the garlic and add it to the sauce. ❿ Let the sauce simmer for 3 minutes on low heat to allow the flavors to meld. ⓫ Fill a bowl with freshly cooked rice and arrange the tofu (cut into four pieces) on top. ⓬ Pour the sauce over the tofu and garnish with finely chopped spring onions. #TofuBowl #donburi #JapaneseFood #IzakayaStyle #RiceBowl Note to Viewers & Moderation: This channel, WOK & WAG, shares home-cooking journeys and recipe inspirations for fellow food lovers. While our "Pawchefs" are animated characters, the content focuses on everyday cooking methods, helpful ingredient measurements, and kitchen safety for home cooks. This content is created for a general audience and is not specifically targeted at children.