Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Salad) With Herbs

It is the best time of the Cold Tofu Salad (Hiyayakko) in this very hot weather. It is not only nutritious but gives you energy to fight with this very hot weather. You have pure soy protein, ginger for digestion, green onion, sesame seeds, Japanese basil to accelerate your appetite. You also can have vegetables along with this tofu dish.

recipe:

1/2 block of Tofu

1/2 tea spoon of graded ginger

1 - 2 table spoons of chopped scallion

1/3 tea spoon of roasted sesame

1/3 tea spoon of chopped green or purple Shiso (Japanese basil)

1/2 tea spoon of soy sauce (you may use ginger dressing instead)