Sachiko's Donburi (rice bowl with toppings) Recipes for Microwave Cooking: Chili Tofu Donburi

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Chili Tofu Donburi

For a healthy and long life. Spicy Donburi with ground pork and tofu.

Photo of Tofu rice bowl (donburi): a quick microwave recipe provided with nutrition facts for Tofu donburi, a typical Japanese rice bowl.

[4 Servings] Cooking time: 20 minutes

4 cups white rice, steaming hot (See Basic Steamed Rice)
1 tofu (1 lb.), cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or 1 cube, crushed
1 cup boiling water

< Mabo Sauce >
1/2 pound ground pork (5 - 6% fat)
1/2 cup leek, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ginger root, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 teaspoon Tobanjan or Tabasco sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white wine
3 tablespoons sugar

< Garnish >
12 olives, salted

1. Combine the <Mabo Sauce> ingredients, except pork, in a 3-quart casserole. Mix in pork.

Photo of tossing in the tofu. 2. Toss in the tofu.

Image of cornstarch, chicken bouillon and hot water before mixing. 3. Combine the cornstarch and chicken bouillon in a small cup. Pour in the hot water, stir until it thickens and pour it over the casserole.

4. Cover with a vented microwave lid and cook on HIGH(1200W) for 10 – 12 minutes.* Stir.

5. Put 1 cup of rice in each serving bowl. Pour the Mabo Sauce over the rice and garnish with olives.

* When using plastic wrap for a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.

Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium	Carbohydrate	Dietary Fiber	Protein
592	12.6g	2.3g	37mg	1087mg	89.1g	1.2g	27.1g

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