Authentic Tofu Chanpuru Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
• 1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, or to taste
• 0.5 cup sake
• 0.5 cup miso paste
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 head cabbage, cored and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, grated
• 8 mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or more to taste

Instructions

1. Wrap the tofu in a paper towel and microwave for 1 minute to remove excess water. Squeeze any remaining water from the tofu and wrap it in a dry paper towel. Let it drain for about 5 minutes, then remove the paper towel and cut the tofu into cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine the luncheon meat, garlic, and ginger; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sake, miso paste, soy sauce, and sugar until thoroughly combined; set aside.
3. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until scrambled and fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a plate. Add the tofu to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the tofu to the plate with the eggs. Add the luncheon meat mixture to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and the garlic is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage, onion, carrots, and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and the cabbage has softened, about 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Add the scrambled eggs, tofu, luncheon meat mixture, and sake mixture to the cabbage mixture; stir to combine thoroughly. Cook until everything is heated through, about 1 minute. Garnish with fresh green onion before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 463 kcal
• Fat Content: 26 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 16 g
• Sodium Content: 2334 mg
• Protein Content: 24 g
• Cholesterol Content: 164 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g