Sukiyaki Cauliflower
Sukiyaki Cauliflower is a flavorful, low-carb twist on the traditional Japanese dish, featuring tender cauliflower instead of rice. This delightful mix of vegetables, tofu, and savory broth offers a satisfying meal that is both healthy and delicious.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
290 kcal
Ingredients
- Cauliflower - 300 grams, cut into small florets
- Firm tofu - 200 grams, diced
- Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
- Green onions - 3, chopped
- Soy sauce - 60 ml
- Mirin - 30 ml
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable broth - 250 ml
- Sugar substitute (such as erythritol) - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
Steps
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tofu to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cauliflower florets, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, vegetable broth, and sugar substitute, then pour this mixture over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender.
- Add the fresh spinach and chopped green onions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Serve the Sukiyaki Cauliflower warm, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 20 g
- Carbs: 20 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from the vegetables.
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
Tags
JapaneseLow CarbRice Dish