A simple, traditional Japanese way to prepare Tofu

cutezombiedoll
cutezombiedoll Posts: 22
edited October 2024 in Recipes
I've seen that some people are looking to replace some meat in their diet with soy products. Though I'm not a veg, I do know some good recipes using tofu. Here's a simple Japanese method:

Take a block of silken tofu and drain. Place in between two plates and place a weight on top to drain out excess water.

Take a green onion and slice.

When tofu is drained, slice. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle green onions on top. Serve immediately.

I started cooking by packing bento boxes, so I have a lot of traditional Japanese recipes. Japanese food is typically very low cal.

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  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Yum, this sounds great! Thanks. :)
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    I love bento boxes, they are so beautiful! Thanks for the recipe!
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    This was my favourite way to eat tofu when I lived in Japan, and sometimes with some dried bonito flakes on top! I think they use ponzu, like soy sauce. Unfortunately I am yet to find tofu anywhere in Turkey!!
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    I really miss the fresh tofu I could buy when we lived in Japan. Nothing here tastes quite the same way. Thank you for sharing.
  • I've seen that some people are looking to replace some meat in their diet with soy products. Though I'm not a veg, I do know some good recipes using tofu. Here's a simple Japanese method:

    Take a block of silken tofu and drain. Place in between two plates and place a weight on top to drain out excess water.

    Take a green onion and slice.

    When tofu is drained, slice. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle green onions on top. Serve immediately.

    I started cooking by packing bento boxes, so I have a lot of traditional Japanese recipes. Japanese food is typically very low cal.
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    How long should it drain between the plates?Served cold correct? MANY THANKS!!
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