It’s a celebration of Kyoto’s tofu culture. The Japanese aubergines used in the dish are longer and thinner than the ones we usually use. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Peel the lotus ...

Kobe beef is said to be the best quality wagyu (‘Japanese cow’) in the world ... Add the mushrooms, cabbage, celery, tofu and bamboo shoots to the same pan and cook for another two minutes ...