Vegetable and Tofu Microwave Donabe

1.Place the chopped napa cabbage at the bottom of a microwave-safe donabe or a deep ceramic bowl to create a base.

2.Arrange the carrot rounds, shiitake mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms over the cabbage, then carefully place the silken tofu cubes on top.

3.In a small bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, mirin, dashi powder, and grated ginger until well combined.

4.Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the vegetables and tofu in the donabe.

5.Cover the donabe with its lid (or a microwave-safe plate if using a bowl) and microwave on high (800W) for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the tofu is heated through.

6.Let the dish stand covered for 2 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the carrots.

7.Garnish with sliced green onions, a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving hot.