Chilled Tofu - Hiya Yakko

Hiya Yakko is Japanese chilled tofu dish with variety of topping. Typical type is silken tofu with chopped scallion, grated fresh ginger, with katsuo flake (bonito flake)and a dash of soy sauce. However the choice of tofu and topping vary according the taste.


Popular toppings are

• Umeboshi (plum paste), 
• Okura ( ladyfinger), 
• Tabe Rayu (Chinese chillies and garlic spicy flake)
• Wasabi
• Mustard
• Grated sesame seed

Its best to serve in a summer as appetizer, side dishes, or even as a diet food.  It perfectly matches with tomato salsa or guacamole also. I prefer simple silky tofu with simple topping. Try with your choice of tofu and favorite topping.

Chilled Tofu, Edamame, Non-alcohol Beer.

Ingredients (servings 2)

2 packs of small silken tofu (I use special silken tofu with soy milk includes)
1 tablespoon of chopped scallion
1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
1 small pack of katsuo flake (bonito flake)
A dash of soy sauce

1. Chilled the tofu in the fridge at least one hour
2. Prepare the topping meanwhile
3. Place the tofu in a glass bowl or regular bowl and add topping
4. Serve chilled