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Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)
Hiyayakko (冷奴) is Japanese silken tofu served cold, seasoned with a smattering of savoury toppings. With endless flavour combos, it’s the best lazy summer meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 entrée or 2 sides
Calories: 185 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 block silken tofu (or 1 box any variety of Mori-Nu tofu)
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce (see Note 1)
- 1 scallion
- ½ tsp freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Open up the package of tofu and carefully drain as much water as you can.
- Turn the tofu out into a shallow bowl gently to ensure it doesn’t break apart.
- Pile on the toppings of your choice. That’s it… Grab a spoon and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use Kikkoman or another variety of koikuchi shoyu (Japanese dark soy sauce). This type of soy sauce is the best for raw dishes like hiyayakko. Make sure to use Kikkoman Gluten-Free Soy Sauce if you are sensitive to gluten.
Nutrition Information
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
1302mg
(54%)
Potassium
634mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1entrée or 2 sides
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1302mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.