Description
Japanese 'Hiyayakko' (cold tofu) is topped with ginger and drowned in soy sauce. Authentic Chinese cold tofu STRICTLY 'Never uses soy sauce'. Pure white tofu is topped with bright green scallions and dressed simply with premium 'Sesame Oil' and 'Salt'. A dish that pushes natural flavors and color aesthetics to the absolute limit.
Restaurants serving Xiao Cong Ban Dou Fu (Tofu with Scallion and Sesame Oil)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Tofu(Silken/Firm)
- Small green scallions
- Sesame oil
- Salt
- MSG
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe & Differences]
- (Tofu Prep) Take a slightly firm silken tofu (rich in soy flavor) and cut into small
- 5cm cubes. Blanch briefly in boiling water for
- minute to remove the raw bean smell, then drain and cool. (This single step completely changes the flavor).
- (Scallion Prep) Finely chop fresh, highly aromatic 'small green scallions'.
- Place the cooled tofu and scallions in a bowl.
- (Seasoning) Do not use soy sauce like Japanese Hiyayakko. Drizzle generously with premium 'Sesame Oil (Xiang You)', and season purely with 'Salt' and a 'pinch of MSG'.
- Toss gently from the bottom up so as not to break the tofu cubes, and plate beautifully.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Pure roasted sesame oil aroma、Green scallion scent
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Can be perfectly made with Japanese tofu and scallions)
Pairing
Beer / Congee / Palate cleanser for greasy foods
Trivia
[Trivia] There is a famous Chinese proverb: 'One Clear (Green), Two White' (green scallions and white tofu), meaning a person of pure and unblemished character. Adding soy sauce muddies the color and violates the aesthetic philosophy of this dish.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Use a spoon instead of chopsticks to scoop the tofu and scallions together. The roasted sesame oil and sharp salt violently highlight the natural, deep sweetness of the soybeans.
Allergen
Soybeans, Sesame