Aug 24, 2023 · Hiyayakko (冷奴) is Japanese cold tofu that is served as an appetizer or side dish. The silky smooth and creamy texture of the tofu helps to cool the body and makes a delightful respite on a sweltering day. It’s a popular dish to serve in the summertime along with Edamame.

Jun 4, 2023 · Hiyayakko, which translates to “chilled tofu” in English, is a traditional Japanese dish that consists of chilled tofu served with various toppings. The dish is simple yet refreshing, making it popular during the hot summer months in Japan.

Nov 13, 2018 · Chilled Tofu with toppings is called ‘hiyayakko’ (冷奴) in Japanese. The word ‘hiya’ (冷) means chilled, that makes sense. But you may wonder why the next word is not ‘tofu’. The name of this dish appears to have been invented in the 18 th century during the Edo period.

Sep 16, 2022 · Hiyayakko is a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer’s day! This delicious chilled tofu is light and satisfying without weighing you down. It’s a really quick and easy side dish or appetiser you can serve before (or alongside) other classic Japanese recipes like …

Hiyayakko (冷奴, "cold tofu") is a Japanese dish made with chilled tofu and toppings. Hiyayakko topped with katsuobushi, grated ginger and chopped green onion. The choice of toppings on the tofu vary among households and restaurants, but a standard combination is chopped green onion with katsuobushi (dried skipjack tuna flakes) and soy sauce.

Jan 20, 2011 · Hiyayakko is a traditional Japanese tofu dish that’s very refreshing and simple to make. With toppings such as grated ginger and bonito flakes (or use seasoned nori for a vegan version), this delicate chilled tofu delivers on flavor, and is also beautiful to look at.

Mar 12, 2025 · Hiyayakko (冷奴) is a dish made with cold, uncooked tofu, cut into large squares, and topped with condiments such as spring onions, ginger, dried bonito flakes, and soy sauce. It’s a simple yet tasty and refreshing side dish that you can whip up any time, no cooking required!

Jun 9, 2015 · I tend to take a lesson from Japan when it comes to refreshing dishes, and have a particular fondness for chilled tofu with soy sauce, scallions and ginger — hiyayakko tofu. It happens to make a light, delicious vegetarian hors d'oeuvre that's visually stimulating to boot.

Jun 23, 2023 · Hiyayakko is one of the simplest dishes in Japanese cuisine, perfect for enjoying on a hot summer day. This delightful small dish features uncooked tofu seasoned with plain soy sauce and can be customized with various toppings to suit your taste preferences.

Sep 21, 2016 · Hang on to memories of summer with this light tofu dish. Hiya means cool, and yakko once referred to samurai’s servants during the Edo period. They wore a square-shaped crest measuring three by three centimetres, so when tofu was cut into cubes of that size one would say it was cut into yakko.