Unohana (Simmered Okara)
Soy pulp simmered with carrot, shiitake, and scallion. Humble, savory, and one of the highest-fiber dishes anywhere.
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- 200 g Okara (soy pulp)
- 1 Carrot
- 4 Dried shiitake
- 3 Scallions
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
- 2 Fried tofu pouches (optional)
- 1 tbsp Mirin (optional)
Method
- Soak the shiitake until soft, then slice thin; julienne the carrot and slice the scallions and aburaage.
- Fry the vegetables in the sesame oil until softened, 4 minutes.
- Stir in the okara, soy, mirin, and a splash of water and cook, stirring, until fluffy and dry, 6 minutes.
- Serve warm.
About Unohana (Simmered Okara)
Unohana (Simmered Okara) is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes and serves 3.
Unohana (Simmered Okara): frequently asked questions
Is Unohana (Simmered Okara) gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu). You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Unohana (Simmered Okara) take to make?
About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 13 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Unohana (Simmered Okara)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out fried tofu pouches, mirin — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Unohana (Simmered Okara) make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.