Silken Tofu
Sesame Dressing and Onsen Egg

This 15-minute no-cook appetizer features delicate chilled silken tofu paired with a rich, savory sesame dressing and a perfectly soft-boiled onsen egg, finished with crispy seaweed.

Ingredients

• 1 package silken tofu
• 2 whole fresh safe-to-eat eggs
• 3 tbsp sesame salad dressing
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• to taste sesame seaweed flakes
• to taste chopped green onions
• optional shichimi togarashi

Instructions

1. 1Gather ingredients

   

   Prepare the core ingredients by placing a package of silken tofu on a plate and two fresh eggs in a small bowl. Ensure all components are ready for the preparation of the egg sesame tofu dish.

   Tip: Keep the silken tofu chilled in the refrigerator until ready to use for the best texture.
2. 2Unmold the tofu

   

   Gently invert the package of silken tofu over a white serving plate to release the block of tofu smoothly onto the surface without breaking it.

   Tip: Run a knife carefully around the very edge of the package or tap the bottom gently if the tofu sticks.
3. 3Add eggs to hot water

   

   Lower an egg carefully using a ladle into a pot of previously boiled water with the heat turned off and cold water added, to begin preparing the soft-boiled onsen egg.

   Tip: Use safe-to-eat raw eggs and lower them gently to prevent the shells from cracking against the pot.
4. 4Chill the cooked eggs

   

   Remove the soft-boiled eggs after simmering for 10 minutes and transfer them immediately into a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process.

   Tip: Chilling the eggs quickly makes them easier to peel and sets the soft onsen-style yolk texture.
5. 5Mix the sauce ingredients

   

   Pour a small spoon of light soy sauce into a bowl containing ample sesame salad dressing and a pinch of ground black pepper.

   Tip: Add the soy sauce gradually so you can balance the creamy sesame flavor with the savory seasoning.
6. 6Blend the sauce

   

   Stir the sesame dressing, light soy sauce, and ground black pepper thoroughly with a spoon until completely combined into a smooth, uniform sauce.

   Tip: Mix well from the bottom of the bowl to ensure no pockets of soy sauce remain unblended.
7. 7Prepare the soft-boiled egg

   

   Carefully shell the soft-boiled onsen egg and place it inside a small bowl, keeping it intact before adding it to the dish.

   Tip: Peel the egg gently under a thin stream of water or in a bowl of water to prevent damaging the delicate whites.
8. 8Slice the silken tofu

   

   Take a block of silken tofu placed on a plate and use a knife to slice it into smaller grid squares for easy serving and flavor absorption.

   Tip: Use a sharp knife and make clean vertical and horizontal cuts without pressing too hard to keep the delicate silken tofu from breaking apart.
9. 9Place the soft-boiled egg on the tofu

   

   Gently slide or place the prepared soft-boiled egg directly onto the center of the scored silken tofu blocks on the plate.

   Tip: Handle the soft-boiled egg carefully to keep the delicate yolk intact.
10. 10Pour the sesame sauce

    

    Pour the prepared sesame sauce evenly over the soft-boiled egg and the silken tofu blocks, ensuring it coats the top and cascades down the sides.

    Tip: Mix the sesame salad dressing, light soy sauce, and ground black pepper thoroughly before pouring.

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