Yu Dofu Kyoto Style Plain Simmered Bean Curd

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A simple yet nourishing recipe from a restaurant in kyoto, japan.

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Steps

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Dice the tofu into 1 inch cubes and arrange in a large , shallow earthenware casserole.

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Add boiling water to cover and place over medium heat.

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Combine , in a sauce pan , the soy sauce , sake , sugar , bonito shavings , and 2 / 3 cup water.

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Heat on medium-high and simmer for 3 minutes then turn off heat.

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When the water the tofu is cooking in starts to boil , remove the casserole to the table.

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Pour 1 / 4 cup of the prepared sauce into individual saucers and place before each guest , together with a saucer of chopped scallion and grated ginger.

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Cut each lemon in half and serve one half to each guest.

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Each guest helps themselves , transferring the tofu to an empty saucer.

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Have each guest squeeze the lemon into their prepared sauce and dip the tofu into the sauce then into the scallion and ginger , as preferred , and enjoy.

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Ingredients

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tofu, soy sauce, sake, sugar, bonito flakes, scallion, fresh gingerroot, lemons