# Crispy Pepper Tofu Ochazuke

Crispy Pepper Tofu Ochazuke is a Japanese staple that transforms day-old rice into a soothing, flavor-packed meal, loaded with crispy black pepper tofu, fluffy rice and a savory miso broth, then piled on crunchy, fresh toppings for maximum texture and taste.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block extra-firm smoked tofu
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 300 g short grain rice
- 600 ml vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil
- sliced spring onions
- pickled ginger
- sliced nori
- togarashi
- edamame beans
- fresh coriander leaves

## Instructions

1. Grate tofu on the coarse side of a cheese grater.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Fry tofu until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce + black pepper until coated and caramelised.
4. Heat stock until hot (not boiling).
5. Whisk in miso paste, soy sauce and sesame oil until smooth. Keep warm.
6. Spoon warm cooked rice into bowls.
7. Arrange tofu, spring onions, edamame, pickled ginger and nori on top.
8. Gently pour hot broth over each bowl.
9. Top with coriander, a sprinkle of togarashi and an extra drizzle of sesame oil.

## Equipment

- kettle
- small saucepan
- serving bowls

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@bosh.tv/video/7540237035626319126
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/92b79021-3011-4683-bd04-ee8113cc40c4
- Extracted: 2025-09-02

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