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5-Minute Cold Silken Tofu (Soft Tofu Hiyayakko)

This refreshing Japanese 5-Minute Cold Silken Tofu, also known as Hiyayakko, is a chilled soft tofu served with a rich umami sauce!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 1 serving
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Fine Hole Grater

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ 530 grams box silken tofu

For the Sauce

  • 1 medium garlic clove finely grated
  • ¾ tsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 1 tbsp cilantro leaves minced
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • ½ tbsp sesame oil

For the Topping

  • ½ tbsp white sesame seeds optional
  • 1 medium green onion minced

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Open the tofu from its container, and transfer it to a serving plate.
  • Pour the sauce over top of the tofu.
  • Sprinkle the green onions, with the optional sesame seed topping, on top. Enjoy this dish cold!

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