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Hiyayakko
Drain the tofu. If it weeps, sit it on a towel 5 minutes. Plate it in two slabs or one block.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Hiyayakko take?
10 min all in โ 10 min prep. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Fish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much toasted sesame oil?
ยฝ tsp (optional) of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Katsuobushi โ Skip, add sesame seeds. The vegetarian plate.
Any tips from this recipe?
Myoga ginger flower is the seasonal top if you can find it. Firm tofu makes a different dish. Still fine. Not this.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.