Free Recipe · Thermomix Main Meals
Silky silken tofu steamed in a glossy marinade while fluffy rice cooks below, fancy Japanese-restaurant vibes without the price tag.
This is such an easy recipe, and so incredibly tasty you'll think you're at a fancy Japanese restaurant. I love the soft, silky texture of silken tofu, but it's always been impossible to cook in the Thermomix because it's so delicate. Now we can steam it gently in a flavoursome marinade while fluffy rice cooks underneath. You can swap the tofu for 400g thinly sliced rump steak, and even steam veggies in the lower Varoma at the same time.
The hero here is our Silicone Steaming Mat for Varoma. It cradles the delicate tofu and its marinade while the steam circulates, with no transfer of flavours, so you can even cook multiple dishes at once. Once you've got one, you'll wonder how you ever steamed without it.
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The little tool that unlocks your Varoma
Silicone Steaming Mat for Varoma
Poach fish, steam saucy meals, and flip it over as a lid for steamed desserts. Dishwasher safe, in two sizes for the TM31/5/6 and TM7.
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Silky Saucy Tofu & Rice (for Thermomix)
Serves 2 (3 on the TM7 mat) · Thermomix or thermo cooker
Cooking on the larger TM7 mat? Use the amber amounts (every ingredient increased by half) for 3 generous serves. The method and times stay exactly the same.
Ingredients
* Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) is in the Asian section of the supermarket. Choose a gluten-free one to keep this dish gluten free.
The Tools
Everything you need for this recipe.
Silicone Steaming Mat for VaromaCradles the delicate tofu as it steams.Shop now →
Method
Place garlic and ginger in TC bowl, chop 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides.
Add the oil, sauté 4 min / 100°C / speed 1.
Add the kecap manis, mirin and black vinegar, mix 5 sec / speed 4. Set aside.
Without washing the bowl, fill with 1L water. Place rice in the steamer basket, rinse under running water and insert into the bowl. Place the steaming tray on top.
Position the Silicone Steaming Mat onto the upper steaming tray. Spread the tofu and mushrooms evenly across the Mat. Pour over the reserved sauce. Cover with the steaming lid. Steam 23 min / Varoma / speed 4.
To serve
Ladle the tofu, mushrooms and sauce over fluffy rice, then garnish with thinly sliced spring onions, cucumber and/or toasted sesame seeds.
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