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Chilled Tofu with Condiments

Hiyayakko

Hiyayakko is one of the most simple and beloved Japanese home dishes that is enjoyed all year round. It’s really about simple plain tofu, enjoyed with sliced scallion, shaved katsuobushi, and soy sauce or any condiments of your choice. In the summer time, to make the maximum “cold” effect by both taste and visual, I like to serve the tofu in ice bath in a donabe. Also in this way, you have a beautiful presentation and can even impress your guests. Medium-firm or soft tofu are recommended for hiyayakko, for the most pleasant texture.

Vegan option

Omit the katsuobushi

Equipment

Classic-style Donabe Medium-small size (1.2-qt/ 1,200 ml or larger)

Servings

2 - 4 as an appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 package (14 oz/ 400 g) soft or medium-firm tofu, cut into 8 cubes

 

Suggested Toppings/ Condiments

  • Mixed herbs (such as thinly-sliced green onion, shiso, mitsuba, cilantro, and/ or ginger, etc.)
  • Shaved katsuobushi
  • Soy sauce
  • Yuzu-kosho, wasabi paste, etc.

Procedure

  1. Pour cold water into donabe, about half way full. Add the tofu and some ice cubes. Garnish with decorative leaves, if you like.
  2. Serve tofu into individual plates and enjoy with your choice of toppings/ condiments.

Tofu Sukui (tofu server) is a wonderful tool to serve tofu from donabe

I love simple toppings.

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