Chilled Tofu With Applesauce And Granola Food

HIYA YAKKO

Steps:

• Cut the tofu into 4 portions, drain,and chill.
• Place tofu in small bowl.
• Sprinkle seeds over tofu. 1/4 tsp per bowl.
• Place scallions in small mound on tofu. 1/2 tbsp each.
• Do the same with the ginger.
• Lay the sliced radishes/sprouts on the top.
• Garnish with the Nori.
• Serve Immediately with tamari.
• IF you have not used tofu before or are just starting do not blame me if you spit this across the room and go Yuck. This is for advanced tofu palates. That being said it is very nice for advanced palates.
• NOTE: mix the carrot with daikon or cucumber.
• Sauces: mirin shoyu, Chinese oyster sauce [use vegetarina version posted on zaar], basic chinese or Japanese sauces, Miso toppings, nut or seed toppings.

CHILLED TOFU, JAPANESE-STYLE

Steps:

• Cut tofu in half widthwise. Keep the pieces stacked and cut lengthwise into thirds (creates 6 rectangles), and then cut the tofu horizontally (slicing parallel to work surface) into quarters to create 24 cubes, each about 1 inch. Repeat with second package of tofu for a total of 48 pieces. Place tofu in a serving bowl and nestle the bowl in a larger bowl filled with crushed ice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, place dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended; set aside.
• Prepare 5 or more condiments and place each in a separate bowl or dish. Serve tofu family style in its chilled bowl with condiments, dipping sauce, and individual serving dishes.

JAPANESE CHILLED TOFU

Steps:

• Put onion in a small bowl; add water to cover. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain well; pat dry with a paper towel.
• Prepare tofu: Open tofu and invert onto a plate. Use paper towel to blot away excess liquid. If using medium tofu, drain on lint-free towel or 2 stacked sheets of paper towel on a plate.
• Cut medium or block tofu into 1-inch cubes or 1-inch-thick dominoes; arrange in a shallow bowl or individual dishes. (If using tofu pudding, scoop up large shards with a metal spoon, putting into shallow bowl or individual serving dishes.) Before serving, pour off any whey.
• Drizzle with soy sauce. Top with green onion, ginger, and optional garnishes (or leave tofu naked and let diners choose their own toppings).

CHILLED TOFU WITH APPLESAUCE AND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Divide tofu in chilled serving bowls.
• Mash tofu with salt.
• Mix in Applesauce and raisins.
• Top with cinnamon and granola.