Cold tofu Appetizer with soy Dressing

Name: Cold tofu Appetizer with soy Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 shiso leaves, stems discarded; 1 lb (500 g) soft tofu, drained on a rack for 30 minutes or patted dry with paper towels to remove moisture; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced; 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced; ¼ cup (5 g) bonito flakes; 2 tablespoons grated ginger

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 min

Appears in

Japanese Homestyle Cooking

By Susie Donald

Published 2024

About

Ingredients

4 shiso leaves, stems discarded
1 lb (500 g) soft tofu, drained on a rack for 30 minutes or patted dr

Asia
Japan
Fish course
Starter
Pescatarian

Method

Stack the shiso leaves and cut them into thin, long strips lengthwise, about ⅛-in (3-mm) wide.
Cut the tofu into 4 equal pieces and place them in a serving bowl.
Serve the soy sauce in 4 small individual dipping bowls.
Sprinkle the sliced shiso leaves, green onions and bonito flakes over the tofu. Place a small mound of the gin