Vegetarian Sukiyaki
This vegetarian sukiyaki is a meat-free version of the classic Japanese hot pot. Tofu and vegetables soak up the sweet and savory sauce, making it just as satisfying without meat!
For more cozy recipes, try my Meatless Japanese Potato Stew or Vegetarian Oden!
Recipe Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this vegetarian sukiyaki:
How To Make Vegetarian Sukiyaki: STEP BY STEP
Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!
Step 1
Slice all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Drain the tofu and shirataki noodles well.
Step 3
Cook the green onions.
Step 4
Add the sukiyaki sauce.
Step 5
Add the prepared ingredients and simmer.
Step 6
Add the leafy greens and simmer until soft.
Serve and enjoy. If you have a portable stove, keep it on the table to enjoy the sukiyaki while it’s hot.
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Vegetarian Sukiyaki
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice all vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Drain the tofu and cut it into large pieces. Drain the shirataki noodles well.
- Cook the green onions: Heat a large shallow pot over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the green onions and cook until lightly browned.
- Add the sukiyaki sauce: Add the sugar, mirin, soy sauce, and sake to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the main ingredients: Add the tofu, shirataki noodles, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, carrot, and napa cabbage. Simmer gently until the vegetables are just tender.
- Add the leafy greens: Once the other ingredients are cooked, add the leafy greens and cook briefly until tender.
- Serve: Serve hot, ladling the ingredients and sauce into a bowl. Serve with beaten egg for dipping, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Lightly browning the green onions before adding the sauce builds the aromatic base of sukiyaki and adds natural sweetness.
- Napa cabbage, mushrooms, and carrots can be simmered. Leafy greens cook quickly and may lose their color if overcooked, so add them last and cook just until tender.
- If the sauce tastes too strong, add a splash of sake or water to lighten the flavor.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
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