[Naoko]

Here's a Japanese Tofu Recipe Side dish. Simple to make and very delicious. Goes great with any main course dish. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

☆ 2 pack soft tofu
☆ 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
☆ 5 leaves green perilla, cut into thinly strips
☆ dried bonito flakes
☆ white sesame

For sauce:
☆ 1/4 cup soy sauce
☆ 2 tsp sugar
☆ 1tsp mirin
☆ 1/2tbsp grated ginger

Direction:

1. Make sauce: Put the soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and grated ginger in a small pan. And boil briefly and let stand until cool.

2. Place the tofu in a dish, and place the ricotta cheese on top of tofu and sprinkle with the green perilla, dried bonito flakes, and sesame. Finally, pour over the sauce and serve immediately.

[DC Sunshine]

Thank you for sharing the recipe, Naoko. I don't know how many people outside of Japan would have access to Perilla. Is there any substitue - or can the recipe still be enjoyed without it?

It sounds very different to what I've tried, but interesting too.