Hiyayakko – Chilled Tofu with Toppings
Hiyayakko is a traditional Japanese tofu dish that’s very refreshing and simple to make.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 people 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounce silken tofu
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons scallion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and grated
- Bonito flakes (katsuobushi) (for vegan: omit this topping)
- Seasoned nori, cut into thin strips
- Soy sauce or ponzu sauce
Instructions
- Delicately take the tofu out of the package and drain. Transfer the tofu to a plate and leave for 15 minutes to let some of the excess water come out of the tofu.
- Slice the tofu into four even blocks and place each one of them in a small shallow bowl.
- Top with scallions, ginger, bonito flakes, and nori.
- Drizzle a little soy or ponzu (about 1 tablespoon), and serve.
Notes
For leftover tofu, put it in an airtight storage container and fill the container with water. Close with a lid and refrigerate for up to 5-7 days. Change the water daily to make the tofu last longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 437.3 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.7 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 9.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: soybean, beancurd, otsumami, appetizer
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