Hiyayakko (Japanese cold silken tofu)

Ingredients

• 14 oz silken tofu
• 2 stalks scallions
• 0.33 oz ginger
• 3 tbsp ponzu
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp sesame seeds (toasted)
• lime zest (for garnish)
• rice (cooked, for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Carefully remove silken tofu from packaging, drain excess water, and let it sit on a paper towel for approx. 10–15 min. Slice scallion into fine rings and place immediately into ice water. Peel and finely grate ginger.

2. 2

   Place tofu on a small plate or bowl. Distribute grated ginger and scallions on top. Mix ponzu sauce and sesame oil in another small bowl.

3. 3

   Just before serving, drizzle the ponzu sesame sauce evenly over the tofu. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and add a little grated lime or yuzu zest on top. Serve with cooked rice, if desired, and enjoy immediately.