Silken Tofu with Bonito Flakes
Silken tofu marinated in soy sauce and served with bonito flakes, sesame seeds, ginger, shiso, basil, mint, and a sweet-savory glaze. The tofu is made from soybeans and delivers their beneficial nutrients.
Ingredients
- 300 g silken tofu
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 5 g ginger (1 piece)
- 1 box shiso
- 1 stalk basil
- 1 stalk mint
- 50 ml Soy sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 100 g crumbly cream cheese
- 1 tbsp bonito flakes
Instructions
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1.
Drain the tofu, place it on a flat plate, cover and refrigerate.
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2.
Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown.
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3.
Peel and grate ginger finely. Cut shiso leaves from the plant with kitchen scissors. Wash basil and mint, pat dry, pluck leaves and slice into thin strips.
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4.
Heat soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar in a small pot while stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool slightly, then stir in the grated ginger.
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5.
Spread crumbly cream cheese over the tofu. Sprinkle shiso, basil, and mint on top. Add bonito flakes and toasted sesame seeds, drizzle with the warm glaze, and serve immediately.
