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Japanese style hot tofu yudofu served in a soy sauce dashi broth being picked up with a pair of chopsticks.
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Japanese Tofu Yudofu

Enjoy the flavors of Yudofu, a traditional Japanese dish featuring boiled tofu infused with savory goodness. Discover the art of preparing perfectly tender boiled tofu, enhanced by a blend of dashi and ponzu sauce, creating a delightful experience with every bite.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword boiled tofu, boiling tofu, Japanese tofu recipe, yudofu
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 78kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Tofu soft
  • 1 Cup Dashi
  • 1 tbsp Ponzu
  • 1/4 Inch Ginger topping
  • 1 Umeboshi topping
  • 1/2 Stalk Green Onion topping
  • 1 tbsp Bonito Flakes topping

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients for Japanese tofu yudofu.
  • Prepare dashi.
    Dashi in a pot.
  • Cut soft tofu into desired size cubes. In a stovetop pot, add enough water to cover the tofu and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add tofu and cook for 5 minutes.
    Tofu in boiling water.
  • Grate ginger with a grater and set aside.
    Grated ginger.
  • De-pit umeboshi, finely dice and set aside.
    Chopped umeboshi.
  • Finely chop green onions and set aside.
    Chopped green onions.
  • Once tofu is done boiling, transfer hot tofu to a serving bowl. Pour a spoonful of dashi and ponzu to liking, top with ginger, green onions, umeboshi, a pinch of bonito flakes. Enjoy hot!
    Japanese tofu yudofu in a bowl.

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Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg