Tofu Hiyayakko
This dish holds a place among Japan's truly traditional and effortless culinary offerings. My father has a strong fondness for it. Frequently, we enjoy this meal in the morning, complemented by rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and Japanese pickles.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon dashi granules
- ½ teaspoon water
- ¼ (12 ounce) package silken tofu
- 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
- ¼ teaspoon thinly sliced green onion
- 1 pinch bonito shavings (dry fish flakes)
- 1 pinch toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix the soy sauce, sugar, dashi granules, and water together in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Place the tofu on a small plate and top with ginger, green onion, and bonito shavings. Drizzle the soy mixture on top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 911mgPotassium: 154mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 308mgIron: 5mg
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