Asian Root Vegetable Stew

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0
Warm and comforting Asian Root Vegetable Stew for your winter evenings
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups onions , chopped
2 lbs firm tofu , extra firm , drained , cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cups water
1 cup daikon radish , 1-inch cubed , peeled
1 cup parsnip , 1-inch slices
1 cup rutabaga , 1-inch cubed , peeled
1 cup carrot , 1-inch slices
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
6 shiitake mushrooms , dried
1 kombu seaweed , 3-inch square
6 tablespoons water
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1/4 cup green onion , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
295
Sugar
10g
Fat
12g
The Asian Root Vegetable Stew is a comforting and wholesome dish that is perfect for nourishing your body during the cold winter months. This stew is packed with flavorful root vegetables like daikon radish, parsnip, rutabaga, and carrot. By adding tofu to the mix, this dish becomes a nutritious and satisfying meal. The use of dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu seaweed provides additional flavor and health benefits. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal to warm your soul or you simply want to switch up your typical meal routine, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Instructions

1.Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2.Add onions and sauté until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
3.Add the tofu, 6 cups of water, daikon radish, parsnip, rutabaga, carrot, low sodium soy sauce, mirin, dried shiitake mushrooms, and kombu seaweed to the pot.
4.Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5.While the vegetables are simmering, whisk together 6 tablespoons of water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
6.Once the vegetables are tender, remove the kombu and shiitake mushrooms from the pot.
7.Stir in the cornstarch mixture and let cook for 2-3 minutes, or until stew thickens.
8.Remove from heat and stir in the dark sesame oil.
9.Serve topped with chopped green onions.

PROS

This Asian Root Vegetable Stew is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for cold winter nights.

The combination of root vegetables and tofu provide a nutritional boost and are low in fat.

CONS

Some people may find the taste of this stew to be bland, as it is not heavily spiced.

The preparation time for the dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu seaweed can be lengthy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The combination of root vegetables and tofu in this dish make it high in fiber and protein.
The daikon radish and shiitake mushrooms are also known for their anti-inflammatory properties.

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