Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)

A top-down view of Japanese hiyayakko next to a spoon on a blue china plate.

Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)

5 from 2 votes

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Japanese

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 1 entrée or 2 sides

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Kelly

Cost: $2.54

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.

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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!

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.

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