ingredients:
- 2 blocks of tofu
- 30 cm. dried sea tangle
- 1200 ml water
condiments:
- 1 leek
- bonito flakes (suitable amount for topping)
- suitable amount shichimi (seven-spice seasoning) (optional)
dipping sauce:
- 100 ml water
- 100 ml 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.
comment:
Pour the dipping sauce into individual serving bowls. Scoop out the tofu with a slotted spatula or spoon and place in the dipping sauce. Sprinkle with the chopped leek, bonito flakes and shichimi (optional). On a cold day, this dish makes you warm.
