Sake appetizer recipes

Japanese food|Seafood|Spring|Tofu|鰹たたきと塩豆腐の酒盗和え

Seared Bonito and Salted Tofu Tossed with Shiokara

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - May.2021

Houraisen Jinsei Ikinikanzu

Ingredients

Seared bonito (or sashimi) 100g ... Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Silken tofu 100g ... Lightly sprinkle both sides with salt, wrap in paper towels, and drain well.
Mizuna greens As needed ... Cut into 4-5cm lengths.
Garlic chips 1 clove ... Slice and deep fry.
Kinome (Japanese pepper leaves) As needed

Dressing

Shiokara (salted and fermented fish) 15g or more
Light soy sauce A small amount

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the shiokara with a little light soy sauce. Add the bonito and toss to coat. Let it rest in the refrigerator for a while.
  2. Pat the tofu dry and cut into 1cm cubes.
  3. Combine the bonito from step 1, tofu from step 2, and mizuna greens gently. Arrange on a serving dish, and garnish with garlic chips and kinome. (Optionally, drizzle with a small amount of light sesame oil before serving.)