Zukigashi (‘Zuiki’ Marinated with Vinegarette) ｜ Our Regional Cuisines

1. Peel raw ‘zuiki’ and cut into 5cm (2 inches) of length. (cut thick part vertically) Soak into water mixed with 1 tbsp. of vinegar to remove scum, then drain on a strainer.

2. Put 1 into boiled hot water to boil for 2~4 minutes. Place on a strainer and soak into cold water to cool down, then squeeze.

3. Cut fried thin tofu into half vertically, then put it sideways and slice. Pour hot water on it to remove oil, then remove water.

4. Stir fry 2 and 3 with vegetable oil (or sesame oil if you like). Make ‘awase-zu’ (sweet and sour dressing) with white sugar, light soy sauce, vinegar, yuzu vinegar, and marinate with fried ingredients. Place it on a plate, then sprinkle sesame seeds to serve.