Japanese Beef Sukiyaki

A kidney-friendly Japanese beef sukiyaki with tofu, noodles and vegetables, adapted to be lower in potassium, phosphorus and sodium.
Diet preference: Dairy-free, Nut-free
Meal type: Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Season: Fall, Winter
Cuisine type: Asian
Ingredients
Yield:
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8 Servings
  • 1 pound lean round steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup unsalted beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • ½ cup canned bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup sliced green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 ounces dry long rice noodles
  • 1 cup sliced yellow or round onion
  • 2 cups sliced napa cabbage
  • 8 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
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Japanese-style Beef Sukiyaki with tofu, noodles, shiitakes, cabbage and scallions
Directions
Prep: 50 min, Cook: 15 min, Total: 1 hr 5 min
  1. Soak the long rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. Thinly slice the beef. Drain and rinse the bamboo shoots. Slice the onions, mushrooms and napa cabbage. Drain the tofu and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or shallow pot over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the beef and cook briefly, stirring, until lightly browned.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of the unsalted stock, sugar and sake. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the bamboo shoots, mushrooms, noodles and sliced yellow onion. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Add the napa cabbage, green onions and tofu. Cook over medium heat just until the vegetables are tender and the tofu is heated through.
  8. Add the remaining 1/2 cup unsalted stock. Heat gently and serve hot

Additional Instructions

When choosing tofu, look for a product without phosphorus additives when possible.

Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 Cup
  • Calories: 207 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
    • Total Sugars: 5 g
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Fat: 9 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Sodium: 80 mg
  • Potassium: 390 mg
  • Calcium: 70 mg
  • Phosphorus: 170 mg

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