Hot Tofu (Yudōfu)

Name: How to cook Hot Tofu (Yudōfu) - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Hiroko Liston

Hot Tofu (Yudōfu)

This is a dish of Tofu that is simply heated in Water, often with a piece of Kombu. The heated Tofu can be enjoyed with your favourite sauce and condiments. The most popular sauce is a mix of Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes), Spring Onion and Soy Sauce. Without a doubt, this is one of the most popular winter dishes in Japan.

Ingredient

Food ration :

2 servings

500-600 g

‘Momen’ Tofu *medium soft type, cut into large pieces

5 cm

Kombu (Kelp) *optional

4 tablespoons

Soy Sauce

2 tablespoons

Mirin

2 tablespoons

Sake (Rice Wine)

1 sachet (2.5 g)

Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes)

Spring Onion *finely chopped

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Place Water and Kombu in a pot, gently place Tofu, and add more Water just enough to cover. Slowly heat over medium heat. When started boiling, it’s ready to serve. *Note: Do not boil Tofu for too long.

* Step 2

Meanwhile, make Sauce. Heat Soy Sauce, Mirin and Sake (Rice Wine) in a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to the boil. After gently boiling for 1 minute, add Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) and remove from the heat. Add Spring Onion.

* Step 3

Pick up Hot Tofu using a slotted spoon or small skimmer, and enjoy with the Sauce. *Note: You may wish to add Shichimi (Japanese Chilli Spice Mix) and grated Ginger.

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