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Miso-Marinated Tofu with Charred Leeks and Plant Dashi

54 min 1 serving 340 kcal · 24 g proteinLevel: Expert

The nutritionist's note

Infusing kombu at 60 °C extracts glutamate without the bitterness boiling releases. Charring then peeling the leek gives a smoky flavour with no fat: 340 kcal for a deeply savoury dish.

Ingredients

1 serving

  • firm tofu160 g
  • leeks200 g
  • kombu seaweed8 g
  • shiitake mushrooms60 g
  • miso paste20 g
  • rice vinegar10 ml
  • sesame oil8 g

Method

  1. 1

    Make a plant dashi by infusing the kombu and shiitake for 30 minutes at 60 °C.

  2. 2

    Marinate the tofu for 20 minutes in miso loosened with rice vinegar.

  3. 3

    Char the whole leeks in a dry pan, then peel away the blackened layers.

  4. 4

    Sear the tofu for 4 minutes and plate in the strained dashi with the leeks. Dress with the sesame oil (8 g) when plating.

Nutrition facts

per serving

Energy340 kcal
Protein24 g
Carbohydrates22 g
Fat18 g
Fibre8 g
Iron4.6 mg
Vitamin B120 µg

Potential allergens

  • soy
  • sesame

Always check the labels of your products.

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in "Miso-Marinated Tofu with Charred Leeks and Plant Dashi"?

24 g of protein per serving, for 340 kcal, 22 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes. It contains no meat, fish, eggs or dairy.

What are the allergens?

Potential allergens: soy, sesame. Always check the labels of your products.

How long does it take?

54 minutes for one serving, expert level.

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