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Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- Note: vegetarian & kosher; vegan if you omit the egg
- 4 eggs
- 40 grams dried shiitake mushrooms, caps only
- 185 grams Asian rice
- 8 grams salt
- 194 grams storebought pre-fried tofu, finely diced
- 8 grams sesame oil
- 12 grams tamari
- 12 rectangles fresh soybean skin (yuba), about 2" x 6", double-thick
- Canned pickled Chinese cabbage or Sichuan pickled vegetable
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the eggs sous vide at 63 C for 45 minutes; alternatively make them soft-boiled in any way you prefer (not the same, but also good.)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 298g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 297 | |
| Calories from Fat 76 | 26% |
| Total Fat 8.53g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 2.43g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium 1203mg | 50% |
| Potassium 629mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 42.46g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 2.75g | 2% |
| Protein 12.96g | 21% |
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