HiyayakoChilled Tofu, Traditional Style
- 1 (14-ounce) package soft (silken) tofu, rinsed under cold water and patted dry
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 scallion, both white and green parts, thinly sliced on an angle
- 2 obha leaves, halved and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup finely shaved katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)
- Mitsuba leaves (optional)
- Daikon sprouts (optional)
- Japanese soy sauce
- Cut the tofu into quarters, then slice each quarter into 12 equal cubes, but hold them together to retain the original shape.
- Place each block of cubed tofu in a serving bowl and top with one-fourth of the ginger, scallion, obha leaves, and katsuobushi.
- Garnish with the mitsuba leaves and daikon sprouts, if desired.
- Serve with a small cup of soy sauce.
water, ginger, scallion, obha leaves, mitsuba leaves, sprouts, soy sauce
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hiyayako-chilled-tofu-traditional-style-380576 (may not work)