Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)

Name: Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 14 oz soft/silken tofu (kinugoshi dofu) ((1 pack, chilled)); 1 green onion/scallion; 1 inch ginger; 4 shiso leaves (perilla/ooba) ((optional)); 2 Tbsp katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((skip for vegan/vegetarian; see Notes for other toppings)); soy sauce ((see Notes for other sauces))

Instructions

Prep:10min

Hiyayakko is a no-cook appetizer or side dish ready in 10 minutes—just drain, slice, and top. Go classic with grated ginger, scallions, katsuobushi, and soy sauce, or go creative with toppings and sauce you like.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:20:55 GMT