Quick Hiyayakko Chilled Tofu
Chilled silken tofu topped with grated ginger, chopped scallions, and bonito flakes with a splash of soy sauce — no cooking required.

Total
5 min
Prep
5 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 14 oz Silken tofu
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Carefully drain the silken tofu and pat gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Cut the tofu block in half and place one piece on each serving plate.
- 3
Top each serving with grated ginger, sliced scallions, and a generous pinch of bonito flakes.
- 4
Drizzle each plate with soy sauce and serve immediately while cold.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
95
5% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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