How to Make Tofu Chanpuru - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tofu Chanpuru is a traditional Okinawan stir-fry dish that combines tofu with a variety of vegetables and sometimes meat or seafood. The dish is known for its colorful presentation and deliciously savory flavors. It is a popular comfort food in Okinawa, Japan, and is often enjoyed as a nutritious and satisfying meal.

One of the key ingredients in Tofu Chanpuru is tofu, which is a staple in Japanese cuisine. Tofu is made from soybeans and is a great source of plant-based protein. It ha...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, or to taste
  • ½ cup sake
  • ½ cup miso paste
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 head cabbage, cored and chopped
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 8 mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Wrap tofu in a paper towel; cook in microwave for 1 minute. Squeeze extra water from tofu and wrap in a dry paper towel. Let sit to drain extra water, about 5 minutes. Remove paper towel and cut tofu into cubes.
  • Combine luncheon meat, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Whisk sake, miso paste, soy sauce, and sugar in a separate bowl.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir eggs until scrambled and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer eggs to a plate. Cook and stir tofu in the same skillet until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer tofu to plate with eggs. Cook and stir luncheon meat mixture in the same skillet until cooked through and garlic is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms until onions are translucent and cabbage is softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Add eggs, tofu, luncheon meat, and sake mixture to vegetable mixture; stir to coat. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Garnish with green onion.
  • Nutrition

    463 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 164mg
    • Sodium: 2334mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 77mg
    • Calcium: 333mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 840mg