Recipe

Chilled tofu with ginger and green onion

Jul 31, 1976 2:00pm
  • 40 mins preparation
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Chilled tofu with ginger and green onion
  • 600 gram silken firm tofu
  • 1 (20g) medium piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, chopped finely
  • 2 teaspoon black sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 japanese mint (shiso) leaves, shredded finely
  • 1 teaspoon bonito flakes
  • 1 tablespoon japanese soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon chilli sesame oil

Method

Chilled tofu with ginger and green onion
  • 1
    Press tofu between two chopping boards with weight on top,raise one end; stand for 25 minutes.
  • 2
    Halve each block of tofu; divide among plates. Top with ginger, onion, seeds, mint and bonito flakes.
  • 3
    Serve drizzled with sauce and oil.

Notes

Be careful when working with silken tofu as it is very soft and breaks easily. Use a mix of basil and mint leaves if you cannot find japanese mint.

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