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The preparation:
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Carefully remove the silken tofu from its packaging. It's best to let it fall directly onto the serving platter. Alternatively, you can drain the water first by just opening a small gap.
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Slice ume and Click on the link to find out more!" href="/en/basics/shiso">shiso for garnishing. Of course, you can also choose chives, spring onions or other vegetables.
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Finally, garnish the tofu, pour some soy sauce over the tofu if desired. Here I recommend using Japanese Kikkoman Soy Sauce.
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Now you can serve the tofu. It pleasantly cools your mouth.
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Summary
Hiyayakko is a site dedicated to the delightful Japanese dish of chilled tofu, known as 冷奴. This recipe showcases silken tofu enjoyed raw, typically drizzled with soy sauce and garnished with fresh chives, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right type of tofu to preserve the dish's authentic flavor. Unlike firmer tofu varieties that possess strong flavors and are best suited for cooking methods such as frying or boiling, silken tofu is prized for its delicate texture and subtle taste, melting in the mouth without an overwhelming aftertaste. Hiyayakko also addresses misconceptions surrounding tofu in Germany, promoting its culinary versatility beyond being merely a vegetarian substitute, and highlighting its integral role in Asian cuisine. For those interested in trying this refreshing dish, local Asian supermarkets are the best places to find high-quality silken tofu.Silken Tofu is eaten raw
Yes, you read that right, in this dish the tofu is eaten raw with a little soy sauce and fresh chives. However, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure this recipe retains its typical flavor. The right choice of tofu is crucial, as not all tofu can be enjoyed raw. If you choose the wrong type of tofu, this dish can easily taste like rubber. Therefore, silken tofu must be used for this dish. Silken tofu has almost no taste of its own and can be eaten without noticeable aftertaste. Hard and soft tofu, for example, are not suitable for raw consumption as they have a strong taste of their own. These types are preferably roasted, cooked or fried.
Silken tofu, on the other hand, is so soft that a sharp knife simply glides through it. Moreover, the tofu disintegrates on your tongue and is hardly noticeable.
You can buy silken tofu at your local Asian supermarket. But make sure you buy silken (also silken) tofu. Otherwise this dish will not taste good.
Tofu is healthy
In Germany, many people believe that tofu is only for vegetarians and that tofu is a poor substitute for meat. I can't understand that at all and get cramps when I hear it. Tofu is a product that was never intended as a meat substitute. Tofu can be used to prepare thousands of delicious dishes and tofu is an indispensable part of the cuisine in Asia.
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