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chilled tofu served with toppings
A simple summer dish of cold block tofu served plain with soy sauce and garnishes such as grated ginger, green onion, or bonito flakes.
夏は冷奴がおいしい。
Chilled tofu is delicious in summer.
冷奴にしょうがとねぎをのせた。
I topped the chilled tofu with ginger and green onion.
居酒屋でまず冷奴と枝豆を注文した。
At the izakaya, we first ordered chilled tofu and edamame.
A classic summer dish and a standard 居酒屋 appetizer. The 奴 comes from the square shape, likened to the crest worn by Edo-period footmen (奴). Just やっこ on its own can also refer to the dish.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 冷奴を食べる: to eat chilled tofu
- 冷奴にねぎをのせる: to top chilled tofu with green onion
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 湯豆腐: hot tofu simmered in broth — the warm winter counterpart