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Shime Tofu | Our Regional Cuisines

RECIPE

Ingredients (2 servings)

  • block of tofu 1
  • salt Pinch
  • dashi stock 2 cups
  • sugar 1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce 3 tablespoons

How to cook

  • 1. Cut the tofu in half lengthwise. Wrap in a sushi mat, and tie with string.

  • 2. Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the tofu, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

  • 3. Once the tofu has cooled down, remove the sushi mat.

  • 4. Heat the dashi stock, sugar and soy sauce in a saucepan. Add the tofu and simmer.

  • 5. Cut the tofu to your required size, and serve.

provider : Recipe provided by: Kanna Council for Promoting Improved Eating Habits

Recipes vary depending on the region and home.

Contact

Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Tel:+81-3-3502-5516