We love Japanese hot pot, and each time we go I try to try a new ingredient. Recently my favorite addition has been iced tofu - a spongy version that soaks up the broth and has a texture very much like matzo balls. And after a little research I found out it couldn't be easier to make.
Ingredient:
1 pkg soft tofu
Remove the tofu from the package and drain. Wrap tofu in cling wrap and place in a zip-lock freezer bag. Freeze overnight. Thaw in the fridge or on the counter to use the same day. Drain the rest of the liquid - you may need to press the tofu a bit to get all of the liquid out.
You can then slice the tofu on the short end, or as the hot pot place does, make tofu triangles. To make triangles: cut the tofu in half from the top so that you have 2 rectangles. Cut each rectangle from the top in half again and then cut each of those rectangles on the angle to create two triangles. Lastly, cut from the side to cut each triangle in half.
The iced tofu can be used in soups or in other dishes with a sauce - anything delicious that can be soaked up by the tofu. I can't wait to try it with chicken soup and see if it really can be a substitute for matzo balls.
Recipe courtesy of Little Corner of Mine
