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Japanese Egg and Tofu Rice Bowl with Napa Cabbage

5 from 3 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Juri Austin
Delicious, simple, and perfect for busy weeknights! This Egg and Tofu Rice Bowl with Napa Cabbage combines soft scrambled eggs, tender tofu, and a savory sauce into an easy, satisfying meal.
Egg and Tofu rice bowl served in a bowl.

Equipment

  • Large Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Eggs
  • head Napa Cabbage
  • ½ block Tofu
  • Vegetable Oil, as needed
  • Cooked Rice, for serving
For The Sauce
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tsp Dashi Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • ½ Tbsp Sugar
For the Thickener
  • 1 Tbsp Potato Starch
  • 1 Tbsp Water

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Wash the Napa cabbage and cut it into bite-sized pieces. In a separate bowl, mix the sauce ingredients.
  2. Cook the Eggs: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the oil, then pour in the beaten eggs. Stir gently as they cook to create large, soft scrambled egg chunks. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
  3. Cook the Napa Cabbage: Wipe the frying pan clean, add more oil, and heat over medium heat. Add the Napa cabbage and sauté briefly until it softens slightly.
  4. Simmer with Sauce: Pour in the prepared sauce, then gently scoop the tofu into the pan using a spoon, placing the pieces evenly on top. Return the cooked eggs to the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Mix the potato starch with water until smooth in a small bowl. Slowly pour it into the pan and stir gently. Cook for about 1 minute, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve: Spoon freshly steamed rice into serving bowl and pour the tofu and egg mixture over the rice. Serve immediately and enjoy this comforting Japanese dish!

Notes

  • Avoid overcooking the eggs to keep them soft and fluffy.
  • Mix the potato starch well with water in a small bowl before adding it to the pan to prevent lumps in the sauce.
  • After adding the starch mixture, stir continuously to achieve a smooth, glossy finish for the sauce.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 22g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Rice
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: egg tofu recipe

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