bubbling tofu

ingredients:

• 2 blocks of tofu
• 12 in. dried sea tangle
• 5 cups water

condiments:

• 1 leek
• bonito flakes (suitable amount for topping)
• suitable amount shichimi (seven-spice seasoning) (optional)

dipping sauce:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sweet sake for seasoning (mirin)
• 1 tablespoon sake

step 1:

Cut each tofu block in half lengthwise. Place knife halfway down the side of the block and slice across. Then cut each half across in thirds to make 12 bite-size pieces for each block.

step 2:

Chop the leek into thin pieces.

step 3:

Put the ingredients for the dipping sauce into a pan and bring to a boil.

step 4:

Place the dried sea tangle in another pan. Add the water and tofu and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.