Hello everybody, it’s me, Dave, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a distinctive dish, hiyayakko (cold tofu). One of my favorites. This time, I will make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Hiyayakko (冷奴) is Japanese chilled tofu that is served as an appetizer or side dish. The smooth silky and creamy texture of the tofu helps to cool the body and makes a delightful respite on a sweltering day. It's a popular dish to serve in the summertime along with Edamame. Place the tofu on a small plate and top with ginger, green onion, and bonito shavings.
Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu) is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It’s simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It’s appreciated by millions every day. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu) is something that I’ve loved my entire life.
To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook hiyayakko (cold tofu) using 5 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu):
- Make ready 1 pkg Firm Tofu
- Prepare to taste Soy Sauce
- Take 1 tsp grated Ginger
- Make ready 2 stalks Green Onions, thinly sliced
- Prepare 1 pkg Bonito Flakes
The word 'hiya' (冷) means chilled, that makes sense. But you may wonder why the next word is not 'tofu'. Simple and refreshing hiyayakko is a quintessential summer dish in Japan. I can understand why: it takes minutes to make, doesn't require the stove or the oven, and is one of the best ways to appreciate the subtle flavor of fresh tofu.
Instructions to make Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu):
- Cut cold tofu into chunks. I cut mine to about 1” x 1.5”. (Feel free to use silken tofu!)
- Top with green onions and bonito flakes. This is the brand I use.
- Drizzle soy sauce and grated ginger over the tofu. Enjoy!
Simple and refreshing hiyayakko is a quintessential summer dish in Japan. I can understand why: it takes minutes to make, doesn't require the stove or the oven, and is one of the best ways to appreciate the subtle flavor of fresh tofu. Hiyayakko is a cold tofu salad with some toppings and soy sauce. It is fresh and cold, and perfect for hot summer. I hope) where they make fresh hand-made tofu daily.
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