Hiyayakko is a simple but delicious (and nutritious) dish to serve with any summer meal. The combinations of toppings are endless but for my hiyayakko today, I chose to add some finely chopped green onions, bonito flakes and soy sauce to my chilled tofu.
For 4 servings:
-1 pound silken (soft) tofu, drained
-3 or 4 green onions
-1/4 cup dried bonito flakes
-4 tsps soy sauce
Simply cut the tofu into the desired sized pieces, approximately 1 1/2 on each side.
Place the tofu neatly into each serving dish. Top the tofu with green onions and then bonito flakes.
Finally, drizzle a small amount of soy sauce into the bottom of the dish creating a shallow pool around the tofu for dipping. You may also serve the tofu with a small side of grated, pared fresh ginger root for some heat. Or you may wish to try it with a bit of grated daikon (Japanese radish). No matter how you top it, this delicious and refreshing side dish is a perfect addition to a summer meal.
Adapted from Japanese Cuisine for Everyone
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I`ve never eaten tofu and I need to change it finally
Go for it, Paula, it’s so delicious, refreshing and healthy. Let us know how it turns out!
This looks beautiful and delicious!
Thanks Michelle!
time to try out tofu, me thinks…
Go for it, my dear, and let me know how you like it. And stay away from the ketchup this time Jojo!
one day mana… I will feed you ketchup while you sleep!
That’s fine, but I will have to go through life manita-less because I’ll disown you. Shame