For those who weren’t in the know previously (like me!), Hiyayakko is a very simple Japanese cold tofu dish with toppings.  It is usually prepared as a supplement to a main dish or as an appetizer, but it’s quite versatile in that it can be changed according to the type of toppings you wish to use.  As Allicia shows us here, the ease of these dishes doesn’t detract from how delectable they look:

This version features a special chili oil (Allicia’s favorite!).

The Hiyayakko in the forefront is topped mostly with sliced aburaage, and tastes a lot like a tofu version of cone sushi!

Here, Hiyayakko is prepared traditionally, with Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), green onions, and soy sauce.

The Hiyayakko look so appetizing, I want to try them all!

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Originally when we began our photo project here, we wanted to showcase amazing homemade dishes from our Aloha Tofu ohana to demonstrate how our products can be incorporated in as many recipes as your imagination can dream up!  We have received such kind feedback and a few requests for recipes, and have decided to try our best to post recipes for the most popular dishes (i.e. those most requested!).  We may not be able to provide recipes for all of them, but if we can work out measurements we’ll definitely get those most coveted onto the blog.  So, if you see a dish that catches your eye and neeeeeds to be in your stomach, please make sure to email us and send us a recipe request!

Mahalo for your support and keep on cookin’!