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Tonjiru
Japanese style pork stew with tofu and vegetables
Photo of Tonjiru (a Japanese stew of pork and vegetables): a quick microwave stew recipe provided with nutrition facts for a traditional Japanese soup bowl.
[4 Servings]    Cooking time: 30 minutes
 

1/2 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced & 1 inch wide
1 cup crimini mushrooms cut in half
2 cups potatoes cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup carrot, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 pound tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups boiling water
7 tablespoons Tempura Sauce (any tempura sauce you can buy on the market) or (See Tempura Dipping Sauce)

< Garnish >
1/4 cup green onion or chives cut into 1/4-inch lengths
1 dried red pepper, coarsely chopped

Image of laying pork slices on the top of vegetables. 1. Place the vegetables in a 3-quart microwave-safe dish with the pork slices on top. Pour the boiling water over the ingredients and cover with a vented microwave lid.*

2. Cook on HIGH (1200W) for 15 – 16 minutes. When it reaches a boil, reduce the power to LOW (30%) and cook 7 – 8 minutes.

3. Pour in the Tempura Sauce, mix and spoon into heated bowls. Sprinkle with green onions and red pepper before serving.

* When using plastic wrap as 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
262 8.3g 1.6g 37mg 1822mg 23.9g 2.9g 21.5g
 
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