Jul 17 2026
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Hiyayakko Recipe

Inspired by Taishoken Milpitas
Time20m
Serves2

Cold tofu with green onion, deep-fried niboshi with lard, chili oil, ponzu sauce, sesame, and ginger.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tofu

    Carefully remove the silken tofu from its packaging and drain any excess water. Place it on a serving plate.

  2. 2

    Chop the Green Onion

    Finely chop the green onion and sprinkle it over the tofu.

  3. 3

    Fry the Niboshi

    In a small pan, heat the lard over medium heat. Add the niboshi and fry until they are crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix the ponzu sauce with chili oil to taste.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Pour the ponzu and chili oil mixture over the tofu. Top with the crispy niboshi, sesame seeds, and grated fresh ginger.

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