Hiyayakko (Chilled Japanese Tofu)
Serves6
Ingredients
- 0.5 pack (roughly 226g) Soft/Silken Tofu
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 tsp Dashi Powder
- 0.5 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Yuzu Extract (optional)
Garnishes
- Pickled Cucumbers
- Green Onion (sliced)
- Sesame Seeds (toasted)
- Nori (roasted)
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into small rectangular discs and place into a shallow dish.
- Combine the soy sauce, dashi, ground ginger and yuzu.
- Add the marinade onto the tofu and try to spoon it over so the tofu is completely covered.
- Chill in the fridge until desired.
- Take the tofu out and plate on a separate plate. Serve cold. Add garnishes if desired.
Notes
- The dish is meant to be served cold or at most room temperature. Would not advise to serve it any temperature higher than that.
- This dish relies heavely on the tofu. Ensure that you keep it chilled and try to get a tofu that is as fresh as possible. The sauce will add the flavour but a lot of the satisfaction is through texture and temperature.
- Garnishes are nice to add variety but is not necessary.